1934 - 2015 (Age 80)
Lieutenant Castro was a great firefighter to work with. He had a fine personality and was fair to all. My condolences to the family and his close friends. Gerald will be missed. God Bless.
John Anderson
March 03, 2015 | Abu Dhabi
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Jerry
February 28, 2015
Dear Pat and Family,
Just learned yesterday afternoon that Gerry had passed away. So sorry for your loss, but we know you had many wonderful years of happiness and marriage.
Sincerely,
Brenda and George Arthun, Santa Rosa, CA
February 28, 2015
To Steve and Family. I am sorry to hear of your Dads passing.Sincere condolences.The Dishers.
Scott Disher
February 26, 2015 | San Antonio, TX
We are very sorry for your loss. We know you have plenty of great memories to cherish.
Mike & Terry Thompson
February 26, 2015 | Pensacola, FL
I am sorry for your loss.
February 26, 2015
Mike,
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. May his soul rest in peace.
Mike Harris
Mike Harris
February 26, 2015 | Pensacola, FL
Any man can be a father...it takes a special person to be a Dad...you are truly a special person. Rest well.
Dennis Waldron
February 26, 2015 | Billings, MT
Grandpa can SEE Chris WALKING to meet him -- let the domino games begin!
Patsy
February 26, 2015
Gerald S. (Jerry) Castro, Sr., 80, of Pensacola, died Sunday, February 22, 2015, at West Florida Covenant Hospice Inpatient and Palliative Care Center.Gerald was born December 11, 1934, to Ernest and Gladys Castro in Pensacola, FL. He attended local schools before joining the Navy. Following active service, he worked for the City of Pensacola and retired as a Lieutenant from the City of Pensacola Fire Department on October 31, 1984.Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Arnold, Alvin, Joseph and Emory Castro; sisters, Isabelle Tolbert and Lucille Buzbee and his beloved grandson, Christopher Douglas.He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Pat (Larry) Douglas, Mike (Betty) Cutler of Mobile, AL, David (Carolyn) Cutler, Gary (Christina) Cutler, Steve Castro and Mike (Sharon) Castro. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Margaret (John) Hellriegel and Elaine Tarkowski and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jerry Passmore officiating. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.Pallbearers will be the Honor Guard from the City of Pensacola Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Castro , Stephen Cutler, Mark Castro, Frank Tolbert, Randy Castro, John Dosh and Shane Templeton.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hadji Shrine Transportation Fund, 800 W. Nine Mile Rd. Pensacola, FL 32534 or Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave. Pensacola, FL 32504.The Family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Jung Gorton and Covenant Hospice.
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