Philip Castor

Philip Castor obituary, Dedham, MA

Philip Castor

Philip Castor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Castor, Philip of West Roxbury, retired B.P.D. passed away on October 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Kerry (Campbell) Castor. Devoted father of Philip Castor (Teamster, Local 25) and his wife Emu Kato-Castor of Brighton, Jack Castor (Esq.) and his fiancé Kaleigh MacInnis of the North End, Caitlyn Castor (B.P.D.) and her fiancé Evan Regan of Dorchester. Son of the late John J. Castor (B.P.D.) and Mary (Herlihy) Castor of Charlestown. Brother of Jane Castor of Revere and the late John Castor, Nancy Froempter, Marie Castor and Marjorie Doyle all of Charlestown. Uncle of Casey, Caroline and John. Brother-in-law of Julie Campbell. Best friend and walker of Obie.
All funeral services will be private. Philip's family will be holding a celebration of life at a future date in the coming weeks.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cops for Kids with Cancer, P.O. Box 850956, Braintree, MA 02185.
P. E. Murray - F.J. Higgins - George F. Doherty Funeral Home
2000 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132 617-325-2000

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