Reverend Pedro Castelli

Reverend Pedro Castelli was born on October 24, 1950, in Vina Del Mar Chile. He passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He migrated to the United States with a degree in Marine Biology and Mathematics on January 2, 1977. Upon his arrival, he immediately began studying and became a citizen of our United States, receiving honorable Awards and Citations for his education in 1987.
Pedro was fond of thoroughbred horses and had the crucial responsibility of caring for their wellbeing. Over the years he performed as a jockey in Chile, and as a groom, and exercise rider in Florida and at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport, NJ.
Rev. Castelli was a vital staff member at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, for 40 years. He was essential in providing services as a Patient Transport Technician, Dark Room Technician, Print Press Technician, Patient Satisfaction Specialist and Chaplain.
Hearing the call of God for ministry, he received his license to preach the gospel on October 1, 1995. In preparation for advanced ministry, he attended The Monmouth Bible Institute, Farmingdale, NJ, and the New Jersey Institute of Biblical Studies, Trenton, NJ.
Upon completion of all ministerial course studies, Rev. Castelli was ordained Local Elder under the hand of the late Bishop Donald George Ming on February 8, 2001.
Rev. Castelli served in Trinity A.M.E. Church in the capacities of Assistant to the Pastor, Director of Christian Education, Church School Teacher, Bible Study Teacher, Trustee, Stewart, Men's Choir Member, Usher and Men's Fellowship Advisor.
Rev. Castelli faithfully served as The Supply Pastor of St. James A.M.E. Church in Manalapan, NJ, and was recognized on November 5, 2017, for 12 outstanding years of pastoral ministry by Rev. Vernard Leak, Presiding Elder, New Brunswick District before returning to Trinity.
Rev. Castelli was recognized on 11/12/2000, with a Service of Appreciation and honored with a Celebration at Trinity A.M.E. Church, Long Branch, by Rev. Howard L. Grant, Pastor.
Rev. Castelli was celebrated for Faithful and Devoted Leadership in the A.M.E. Church on 4/17/10, by The NJ Conference Lay Organization 1st Episcopal District, Bishop Richard F. Norris.
Rev. Castelli was honored with The Community Service Religious Award, by KJ525 Philanthropy Club on 3/22/2014.
He was proceeded in death by his father Pedro Castelli Alvarado, mother Magarita Raquel Alvarez and sister Ingrid Hurtado.
Rev. Castelli leaves to mourn his devoted wife of 43 years, Rev. Carolyn L. Castelli, daughters Regina L. Davis (Reginald), and Paola Castelli (Edwin), son Pedro Castelli (Janina), Pastor Tyron McAllister, grandchildren Nicole Castelli (Paul), Johnny Castelli, Tatiana Romero, Alexander Castelli, Sabastian Castelli and great grandson Nicholas Castelli. Sister In-Law Beverly Smith, Brother In-Law Donald Reeves and Spiritual son Pastor Joe Marshall.
Rev. Castelli was a man of prayer and study and was gifted in possessing keen insight into the things of God and served in the Ministry for 30 years.
Rev. Castelli gave God all the praise and honor and was humbled to be a servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Favorite Scripture: Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33
He was a man of compassion for God's people who was a magnificent husband, great father, awesome grandfather, and great-grand father. He loved the NY Giants, New York Red Bulls Soccer, saltwater Fishing and Horses. A friend to all, he never met a stranger, he will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
They say the trumpets sound a little louder when a true man of God walks through Heaven's Gate. You traded your robe for a garment of praise, your pulpit for glory, your days for endless days. Well done good and faithful servant, your time here is through – But, we'll carry the gospel the way you taught us to.
(Excerpt) Coryn Reeves
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 10 am until the time of the Home Going Service at 11 am at Trinity A.M,E. Church. Interment will follow at Monmouth Memorial Park in Tinton Falls. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above.
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