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Philip Castellino Obituary
PITTSTON — Philip Frank Castellino, 63, of Pittston, passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Born Oct. 30, 1955, in Pittston, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Carmella (Tuminelli) Castellino.
Phil was a 1973 graduate of Pittston Area High School. Following school, he spent the better part of 38 years working for Balester Optical as an optician. Phil treasured spending time with his family. He was an avid fan of the New York Giants, New York Yankees and Penn State athletics. In his spare time, Phil enjoyed tinkering in woodworking. Last but certainly not least, he always appreciated a good game of chance with the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Surviving are his son, Phillip Castellino and wife, Kelly, of West Pittston; daughter Virginia and husband Dwight Sterling, of Philadelphia; sisters Frances Norris, of Pittston, Maria and husband George Gavalla, of Slatington, and Michelle Castellino, of West Pittston; nephews Jimmy and wife Nicole Norris and Carmen Castellino and wife Simone; nieces Danielle and husband Brad Green, Jessica Norris, Carly Gavalla and Casey Gavalla; grandchildren Ava, Amara, Philip and Gianna; and aunt Grace Castellino.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel Castellino; brother-in-law James Norris; and nephew Frank Castellino. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Phil's name to: American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601, https://action.lung.org/site/Donation.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Viewing hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2019, at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Those who plan on attending should be at the funeral home no later than 8:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Marello Parish, William Street, Pittston.
Interment services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Phil will be laid to rest in St. Rocco's Cemeter
y, Pittston Township.
For further information, or to express your condolences to Phil's family, please visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Castellino
Matthew Balester
March 12, 2019
I am so very sorry to hear this. Phil was a wonderful guy and will be missed. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.
March 7, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the Castellino family. Rest in Peace, Phil.
Chris Nally
March 6, 2019
Rest in peace Phil, you were a great man, I worked with Phil for 8 years at Balester and it was never a dull moment when you were around him, he always put a smile on your face, prayers to the family and I'm so sorry for your loss
March 6, 2019
Fran so sorry to read about your brothers passing, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
Susan schintz
Linda Tuminelli
March 5, 2019
Sending my condolences to the Castellino Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. What a great guy...RIP Phil.
Susan Edwards
March 4, 2019
I am a friend of Phil we worked together at Balesters he was a kind and helpful person we sat by each other never complained just like to laugh talked offend of kids and grandchildren all the time he truly loved his whole family very close family which you as family have a lot of people dont have that anymore I know he had help from kids and sisters Im sorry I cannot attend tonite due to unforeseen circumstances I send my prayers to you all know that he loved you all and will continue from above god bless you
Betty Good
March 4, 2019
Rest In Peace Phil. It was great knowing and working with you.
Brian Stanton
March 4, 2019
God Bless you Phil my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You will be missed big guy.
Lisa Knopic
March 4, 2019
A good and funny person who made you laugh .I work with Phil for almost 18 years. He made work enjoyable. Will miss him dearly.
March 3, 2019
You have my deepest sympathies. I pray in your behalf, and I look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Ps 37:29- DS
Chris Vitale
March 3, 2019
I worked with Phil at Balester Optical for over 10 years... we were very good friends. We would joke around and laugh constantly. We had so much fun together all of the time and he was a mentor to me. I will never forget him and his sense of humor... he always made me smile, no matter what the circumstance. He will be greatly missed by all of his Balester colleagues. My condolences to his family. He was a great man and a beautiful soul.
Danielle Taranto
March 3, 2019
My sincerest sympathies go out to the Castellino family. My heart and prayers are with you all during this time; and to Virginia and Phil I can not fathom the emotions of losing your father - Im sure you both have made him so proud, being by his side every step of the way and giving him the greatest honor of becoming Papa. Since becoming friends with Virginia in college, I have always looked forward to the weekends when Big Phil would come to philly to visit and would so enjoy just sitting and laughing with him about anything, with his contagious laugh and non-judge mental spirit. Cheers to a family oriented, loving, funny soul - who will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Rosalie Bellanca
March 3, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ryan
March 3, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to the Castellino family during this difficult time
Mary Ellen Galabinski
March 3, 2019
Rest in peace good buddy. My condolences to the family . You will be missed.
Marie Chismar (Laskowski)
March 3, 2019
Heartfelt sympathy to the Castellino family. Remember Phil as a great classmate, always smiling and funny.
justine borino
March 3, 2019
Thinking of you with the loss of Phil;long time friend to us,classmate;always enjoyed seeing him at garage; light hearted conversations of school days;may our faith & memories bring comfort to all! memory Eternal Phil!!! Jim & Justine Borino
Renee Marsola
March 2, 2019
Heartfelt sympathy to his family. Phil was such a kind man. May he rest in peace!
Roslyn Sciandra
March 2, 2019
Condolences and prayers for Phil's family and friends. A great guy who will be forever remembered with smiles and kindness.
Dwight Sterling, Sr.
March 2, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jim Blockus
March 2, 2019
Our condolences to you. Phil was a great guy and a wonderful classmate.
Christina DeAlba
March 2, 2019
What can I say about my second dad? I can still hear him yelling out those big 6 wheel numbers, telling us about their annual trips to PSU, and always being there for my dad and our family. Big 6 Boys forever...holy cannoli. I am very lucky to have had Big Phil in my life. Good byes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean Ill miss you until we meet again ❤ My thoughts & prayers to your family.
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