Isabel and Hugo de Castro

Dear de Castro family, regrettably I did not get to know Isabel, but Hugo was a great friend of the Frances-Henry Library during my tenure there as the Library Director. I believe that his participation in the committee that interviewed me for the position was central to my hiring as the director. Hugo who had a wonderful sense of humor and loved books, responded to my challenge to the search committee during the interview: "if you want the library to thrive, you have to do better in donating...

What a beautiful, love story! To the family, please accept my deepest condolences.

So many memories from a very long time ago, when I knew Hugo and Isabel. We were all so young then, busy with young marriages and babies. I loved reading about my old friends and I can see in my mind, their full and happy home. To their children and grandchildren I send you my condolences. Live well, rejoice in your heritage. With remembrances and love for the past. Anne Geffner

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.