James A. Castelli

James A. Castelli

James Castelli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William F. Gross Funeral Home LTD from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2023.

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Age 83, of Penn hills, formerly of East Liberty, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Beloved husband of Annette (Aiello) Carr-Castelli; father of Leslie (Peter) Jarzynka, James (Angie) Castelli, Blaise Castelli, David Carr, and Randy (Dina) Carr; grandfather of Gregory Carr, Samantha Carr, Ethan Carr, Olivia Jarzynka, Derek Carr, Luke Jarzynka, and Meredith Castelli; brother of Leo "Babe" (Patricia) and Don "Skeeter" Castelli; son of the late Leo and Rose Castelli. Also survived by numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. James was the proud owner of Castelli Landscaping and loved to golf. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 2-7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

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William F. Gross Funeral Home LTD

11735 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

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