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Brotherhood of the Dolphin
Nick Nichols
October 13, 2017
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Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
Felipe Castro, Sr.
Sep 22, 1926 - Sep 23, 2017 (Age 91)
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To the Castro Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Felipe's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Felipe will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
SCPO(SS) Felipe Castro Sr.
US Navy Submarine...
Nick Nichols
October 13, 2017 | SC
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THOUGHTS & PRAYERS TO THE CASTRO FAMILY..
Mortimer-Family
October 09, 2017 | Groton, CT
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Dear Irene and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I do not know any words that will ease your pain, but you have been given the gift of wonderful memories that will live on.
Dee Dee
October 09, 2017 | Groton, CT
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I remember Phil from my early years in technical publications at Electric Boat. He was a sweet, thoughtful, humorous, and intelligent man.
My sincere condolences,
Mary Budzik
Mary Budzik
October 06, 2017 | New London, CT
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Our heartfelt condolences to all the Castro family. May Our Lord wrap His arms around and give you comfort in this time of sorrow. Barrios family
Linda and Jerry Barrios
October 05, 2017 | Mystic, CT
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Dear Irene and family,
My deepest sympathies to the Castro family. I have very found memories of "Phil" visiting him and Daddy at the barbershop.I will always remember him as a quiet, kind and compassionate man.
Hold on to the beautiful memories.
Susette Tibus
October 05, 2017
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Irene and family, We will miss his smile.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fred Sr. & Verna Ventura
October 05, 2017 | Groton, CT
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I was saddened to learn of Mr Castro passing away. I had the privilege of knowing Mr Castro for a number of years as a patient. My whole staff and I always found him to be a kind, gentle man who had a quiet grace about him. We shall miss him.
Dr. Dick Fraser
Dick Fraser
October 05, 2017 | New London, CT
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Obituaries
Felipe's Obituaries
GROTON - Felipe Castro, Sr, age 91, passed away at his home in Groton, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 23, 2017.
He was born in Tarlac, Philippine Islands to Isidore and Maria (Gumangan) Castro. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945, was a World War II veteran, served on active duty during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and retired from the submarine force as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was a past president of the New London Filipino-American Club. Felipe was the co-owner of the Esquire Barber Shop in Uncasville for several years, and then retired from General Dynamics-Electric Boat as a Senior Engineering Technical Writer. He was an excellent sportsman, winning awards at the All-Navy Bowling Championships and as Subase New London Golf Club Men’s Champion. He was also an accomplished artist and musician.
Besides his parents, Felipe was predeceased by his four brothers Fidel, Segundino, Mauricio and Marcial, his sister Isabel, and his daughter-in-law Wilda.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Irene (Neto); sons Felipe (Wilda) and Kim (Cynthia); daughter Pamela Castro Pascoe (David); grandchildren Tonya Castro Little (John), Crystal Castro, Kyle Castro (Amanda), Colby Castro (Jessica), Leah Moriarty and Connor Moriarty; great-grandchildren Alexandra Little-Rushford (Ken), Marcial Little, Jack Little, Sadie Castro, Lucy Castro, Ari Castro and Aryana Serna; great-great-grandchildren Kaylee Kemler and Evan Rushford; and many nieces and nephews in both the United States and the Philippines.
Funeral services were private.
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