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BORN
1955
DIED
2014
Bobby Castillo Obituary
Castillo, also affectionately known as "Babo," pitched for the Dodgers from 1977-81, including in the 1981 National League Championship Series and the 1981 World Series, and in 1985, his last season in the majors. The right-hander was with the Twins from 1982 to 1984.
Valenzuela called Castillo a great teammate and friend in a statement released through the Dodgers, adding: "I'll always be grateful for his influence on my pitching."
Castillo made his major league debut for the Dodgers on Sept. 19, 1977, retiring Hall of Famer Johnny Bench for his first big league out.
Funeral services are pending.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Castillo
58 Entries
Kim Winters
October 26, 2024
I'm sorry to realize that Babo Castillo is no longer with us. He was good to me when I was trying out for the Monterrey Sultanes, he was welcoming to me and after all these years I still remember Castillo's good heart towards me. The only reason I got to try out was because I was from Kentucky and I asked the head coach of the team, Derek Bryant, from Lexington Kentucky, and Derek was cool enough to grant me a try out even though I really didn't belong on the field with the professional players.RIP Babo
Graciela Ruby Santana
June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024
Dearest Robert,
What a Beautiful gift to have Your Beloved Mom join you your Dad & Lorraine in Heaven close to the date of your Angel Day
6/29/2014 Ten Years how the time has gone by so quickly. I will miss your Mom just as much I have missed Lorraine & your Dad.
Who would have thought that when we met Valentines weekend in 1975 I´d still be part of your life in 2024 and that 24 year old young lady Me will be 74 in a few weeks.
Your Celebration of life was on July 8, 2014
My birthdate. It wasn´t meant to be for us but I treasure the memories of still after all these years. It most definitely was so exciting when you became an LA Dodger in 1977. Sadly Robert, you left us All much to soon but goodbyes aren´t forever we´ll be reunited in heaven again some day. Rest In Eternal Oeace Castillo Family. You All live forever in my heart.
Love Always,
Gracie Santana
& Son Joey
Knarf NIATSUGNA
August 19, 2023
Homeboy from Happy Valley! Miss buying our quarts of Budweiser and going to "200's". overlooking Dodger Stadium
Bonnie Stuart
June 28, 2021
You will always be my love and my Knucklehead. Miss you so very much. Last time we talked, you said I love you ! I still feel it
Rudy Neria
June 6, 2021
Babo was a hero in Happy Valley!
Rob C
November 25, 2020
Hey Bobby, I never knew you but my Parents sure did because they attended Lincoln HS with you. They told me about you and I was so happy that a Dodger Pitcher was a classmate of my Parents. I know its been a while since you went to be with the Lord, but even to this day you are still admired and respected by me as well as others because of the man you were. Your Family are very blessed to call you their own. You are never forgotten Mr. Castillo!
June 10, 2015
John 11:33 says: "When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews who had come with her weeping and groaning, he groaned within himself and became troubled." Jesus expressed tears when his friend Lazarus died, he knows how it feels to lose a dead loved one and he understands what you and your family are experiencing. May this bring you and your family comfort in this time of need. cjp (fla.)
Knarf
December 24, 2014
Oracle Homes...we had some good times sitting on bench at Scott St. Park overlooking the stadium
Christine and Raymond Castillo
September 20, 2014
R.I.P. Bobby Castillo you were one of our greatest cousins In the world it was sad during your funeral our grandparents were Tony and Christine Castillo your aunt and uncle always be missed love...
The Castillo Family.
Rosy Vargas
September 3, 2014
Forever in my heart ...
Roberto " Bobby " Murillo
August 21, 2014
Babo....Lincoln High, Rose Hills and made Chicano History...sending prayer..
ROBERT DURAN
August 21, 2014
RIP PRIMOS FOREVER YOUR PRIMO BABO
irene rev.21:4
July 28, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy Bautista Castro
July 25, 2014
Babo,
You were someone very special to me and will always hold a special place in my heart. My heart felt condolences to the entire Castillo Family. My Prayers are with you always.
Love You, Cindy
Ernie Cortez
July 17, 2014
Babo, may you rest in peace.
Lorraine, sorry to hear of the loss of your brother,
God Bless
BC
July 11, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Bobby is very precious in God's eyes and his life course is indelibly stored in God's memory.
Kandace Carter
July 10, 2014
We will miss you Bobby. #37 is in heaven now. Rest in peace my friend.
July 10, 2014
A Great friend rest in peace my Brother! My prayer are with your family Babo you be missed. From Raul Mata and Code 3 Sports Programs!
Diana Badillo Pena
July 9, 2014
Babo was in my home room through high school. He was a nice guy. May you rest in peace.
Yolie Acevedo Grageda
July 9, 2014
I'm sorry to hear that our friend Bobby (Babo) has passed away. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will all miss our high school friend Babo he touched and continous to touch so many lives. RIP Dodger Pitcher (Dodger Blue) you made Lincoln High School proud to have known you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Frances Hernandez
July 9, 2014
My prayers go out to the family for strength and may he rest in peace. May God bring comfort to all of you
July 9, 2014
May God be a refuge and a strength to you, a help that is readily found during this time of distress.
Tony Lordi
July 6, 2014
Bobo !
You will always be the man who struck out Johnny Bench & preserving a Dodger victory which you did so many times over & over. I had the privlegde of meeting you @ Dodger Stadium one evening warming up in the bullpen getting ready to come in relief & asked you in a very polite manner if I may have the ball you were warming up with before you go into pitch & you walked right over & handed me the ball & picked up another to start warming up again. You are a very class player & person & I will always be great full too you. Thank you for the Memories Bobo, RIP my friend.
g butler
July 6, 2014
gone way too soon...
Joe Lopez
July 6, 2014
Bobby Castillo I know that you gave it your best just like when you Pitched and Stuck Out The Great Johnny Bench . I will never forget all those Private talks we shared Together and I also Thank You for Everything You did for All The People you Touched at The Hospital I grew up Watching You Pitch and Was Very Blessed to know you on a Personal Level you Truely are a Class Act! Untill we meet again Brother!! May You Rest In Peace In Gods Right Hand! When I go to The Stadium a Piece Of You Will Forever Be With Me In My Heart. God Bless The Kid From East L.A. #37.
paul benavidez
July 6, 2014
Bobby you will deeply missed especially on the golf course. You are the nicest man always took time to asked , how you doing God bless you.
Martha Espinoza
July 5, 2014
Rest in peace Bobby , I know that you are in our Lords loving arms
July 5, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda
July 5, 2014
To the friends and family of Bobby Castillo. with deepest sympathy for your loss. May the peace of God that excels all thought guard your hearts and minds.
Richard & Teresa Hayes
July 3, 2014
I am a huge Dodgers fan...I wld always watch my Dodgers and my Hubby a Braves fan we always watch games 2gether no matter who's team is playn or another team we wld just watch... I love baseball my favorite game to watch...To Bobby's Family my sincere condolences to you all...May God Bless u all always... Thoughts and prayers are with u all in the toughest days ahead... R.I.P.Bobby Castillo... My best friend passd May 2010 and was also a huge Dodgers fan as well...Please say hello to him I'm sure he is waitn for u bc he was such a fan knew evth bout the Dodgers u kno I kno things but guys kno more... Tell him hello and we miss him very very much for me... Please!! Tommy will b glad to see u for he hasn't been gone too long I dnt think now... God Bless all the Dodgers players they will miss u very much...
Larry Velarde
July 3, 2014
Rest in peace , you are in the 7th , ending stretch , and you will retire in the big dodger field above , waiting for extra inning games , to see all players young and old , rookies , veterans , god bless your family and friends , may they find peace in this trying , time , Amen
Moonlight Graham
July 3, 2014
Always tough when Baseball loses a good one, and Bobby Castillo was amongst the best. His boyish grin and unyielding enthusiasm made the game fun.
See you on the Field of Dreams, Bobby.
jackie m
July 3, 2014
I send my condolence to Mr. Castillo's loved ones. May all receive much comfort, strength and love. Let God hear your plea's and supplications as The Hearer of Prayer will be with you. Take care, Psalm 65:2.
BaseballTopFan
July 3, 2014
We would like to offer our condolences and sympathy to the family, friends and fans of Bobby Castillo.
Bobby (Babo) was a good Major League Baseball player and a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers 1981 World Series Championship team.
Rest In Peace (RIP) !!!
July 3, 2014
My condolences to the family,
God promises a time when " He will swallow up death forever"
July 2, 2014
This was truly an amazing person with so much talent the loss is clearly ours. Prayers fill our hearts while singing praises to God asking him to let us never forget the love we have for this wonderful person gone from our lives never forgetting the joy we shared experiencing a great talent. Hebrews 6:10.
Richard Moreno
July 2, 2014
I will always appreciate this man, for living his dreams. Who shared his love for others. So they can incur one for their self.
SHORTY KOPPELMAN
July 2, 2014
THE GLORIOUS KOPPELMAN GIRLS LOVED YOU..REST IN PEACE WITH JESUS..
Gretchen
July 2, 2014
With deepest sympathy, may God be a refuge during this sad time.
Harry Simpson
July 2, 2014
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Virginia Montes
July 2, 2014
May Bobby Castillo Rest in Peace.
Virginia Montes
July 2, 2014
My condolences to the Castillo family and all the family members. RIP
Cecilia Voegele
July 2, 2014
My name is Cecilia, and I am Betty's daughter. (Beatriz) Our family wishes to express our condolences to the family. My regards to My aunt Carmen, I have fond memories of Tia Luz.
MIKE
July 2, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Tomlinson
July 2, 2014
Wow, I was a huge fan of the Dodgers during the time period when Bobby Castillo, Bob Welch, Steve Garvey, Fernando mania was going on. We have lost a lot of good baseball guys in the last few weeks. God bless the Castillo family. May you have joyful memories of your loved one.
ALICE DIEUDONNE
July 2, 2014
A MAN OF CLASS IN ADDITION TO TALENT. REST IN PEACE.
JULIE ROSARIO
July 2, 2014
REST IN PEACE AND MAY THE LORD GIVE YOUR LOVE ONES THE COMFORT THEY NEED IN THIS SAD TIME. GOD BLESS .
Jane Dowling
July 2, 2014
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
G. Freeman
July 2, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Reed Family
July 2, 2014
The Castillo Family
Our sincere condolences. May knowing others care give you a measure of peace. May our heavenly Father who sees your tears flow and pain of heart comfort you all in this most sorrowful time. Psalms 119:50
Joe Breyer
July 2, 2014
Hey Bobbo, you and Bobby Welch gonna start youre own rotation up there? It was great seeing you on opening day in 08, great to know you made Fernando a star with a screwbal! along with the others you will be missed. Prayers and condolences to youre family.
michelle plakas-kaiser
July 2, 2014
rip
July 2, 2014
To the family of BOBBY CASTILLO I send my sincere condolences. During this difficult time I hope you draw comfort from the GOD of comfort,
sincerely,
JWJC
DESIREE HERMOSILLO
July 2, 2014
I remember going to a game and seeing Bobby in the bullpen. Asked him for his autograph, and he said he'd do it later. Well, later never came. So, I decided to send him a "fan" letter, telling him what I thought, and sent along the page in the program I had wanted him to sign. Lo and behold,weeks later, I received the picture back in the mail along with his autograph! One of my favorite stories to tell. May he rest in peace.
July 2, 2014
My condolences to the Castillo family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your love one.
ARDINA WILSON
July 2, 2014
DID KNOW YOU REST IN PEACE. YOUR FAMILY HAVE MY SYMPATHY.
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