RAUL CASTELLS

CASTELLS--Raul III,

was born in La Havana, Cuba in 1951 to Raul Castells Rosell and Pura Garcia Lagos de Castells. He emigrated to America at nine years old, grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and Woodbridge, CT. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Tufts University and proceeded to get his law degree from the University of Connecticut. Raul Castells III began his professional career in New York as a corporate lawyer at Manufacturers Hanover Bank before joining the emerging markets bonds sales desk at Salomon Brothers. He remained there after the firm was acquired by Citi. Here his friends and colleagues affectionately called him "The Bull". In 2008 Raul Castells III returned to his law roots where he served as a General Council to private equity firm, Altima Partners. He concluded his successful career at Cantor Fitzgerald in May 2018. Raul Castells III was a quintessential New Yorker, passionate about the New York Yankees, the New York Giants and the Hamptons. He was a great sportsman who enjoyed tennis and golf. Raul Castells III married Doris Valle Risso with whom he had a son, the late Raul Castells IV. He is survived by his wife, Doris, his stepdaughter, Noelle, brother, Robert, niece, Alexis, sister, Liz, and stepmother, Loly. He is also survived and loved by many dear loyal friends. A viewing will take place on Monday, September 10th from 5-9pm at the Frank E. Campbell "The Funeral Chapel", 1076 Madison Avenue (at 81st Street). Mass of Christian burial Tuesday, September 11th at 10am, St. Vincent Ferrer R.C. Church. A private cremation to follow.