Patrick E. Castellani

Patrick E. Castellani, 61, of Camp Hill, went home to the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, following a long-term illness.

Patrick was born Aug. 27, 1962, in Kingston, and is formerly of Laflin. He was the son of the late Patrick D. and Josephine Zachary Castellani of Laflin.

Patrick graduated in 1980 from Bishop Hoban High School and graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in electrical engineering.

Patrick was a member and past organist of Halifax Community Church, Halifax, and past member and organist of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin.

Patrick was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Prior to his retirement and disability, Patrick was self-employed by Castellani & Associates. His career included positions as president & COO, Autumn Wave LLC; president & CEO, Advance Logic Inc; chief instructor and course manager, International Correspondence Schools; and chief engineer, WARM Radio/Magic 93.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; sons, Matthew and his wife, Dee-Dee, Vancouver Wash.; Michael and wife, Christy, Opelika Ala.; Jacob, Millersburg; daughter, Emily, Camp Hill; sister, Brenda Oumlil, Harrisburg; mother-in-law, Donna Motter, Dauphin, sister-in-law, Patty Hummel (Ryan), Halifax; brother-in-law, Bill Motter III (Lindsey), Dauphin; and grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends he considered family.

Patrick had an insatiable love for music and was the keyboard player for The Maus Brothers & Friends with whom he enjoyed performing at various festivals and celebrations. He was a regular keyboard player at the Matamoras Church Gospel & Bluegrass Jam where he shared wonderful experiences with great friends.

Patrick enjoyed reloading ammo and target shooting. He was also an avid amateur radio operator and his call sign, N3KOM, is now a silent key.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Halifax Community Church, with visitation at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary.

Interment will take place at 10 a.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton, where Patrick will join loved ones who have gone on before him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Halifax Community Church, 105 Wind Hill Drive, Halifax PA 17032.

Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral, who are honored to serve this family at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg. To sign the guestbook, go to www.minnichfuneral.com.