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Paul Castellano Obituary

CASTELLANO, Paul C., 79, of Tampa, passed away September 2, 2004. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Mr. Castellano owned Paul's Under- coating and Alignment for over 50 years, and was Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose C. Castellano, and is survived by his daughters, JoAnna S. Helak and husband Thomas, and Paula Rose Golson; sons, Nelson S. Castellano and wife Venetia, and Dr. Sebastian "Buster" Castellano and wife Lisa; brother, Dominic Castellano and wife Lilly; grandchildren, Paul Segallos, Nelson P. Castellano, Caitlin Castellano, Steven Helak, Daniel Castellano, Anna Castellano, Camilla Golson, Vincent Castellano, Matthew Golson, and Allie Golson; special and devoted nephew, Honorable Sam B. Pendino; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. Everyone is to meet at the cemetery. Pallbearers include Thomas Helak, Paul Segallos, Nelson P. Castellano, Leonard Longo, Dr. Nelson D. Castellano, Dr. Nelson P. Castellano, Paul Castellano, David Greco, Richard Perez and Nelson V. Castellano. Honorary pallbearers include Dominic Castellano, Honorable Sam D. Pendino, Steve Guggino, Frank Villarosa, Leonard Martino, Joe Rini, Frank Salemi, Nelson Comparetto, John LaRocca, John Castellano, and Terry LoCicero. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage of the Heart Campaign, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 509 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602, in memory of Mr. Castellano. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the eulogy to be held at 8 p.m. at the chapel of GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME Julio & Adolfo Gonzalez-Roel 7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 931-1833

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Published by TBO.com on Sep. 5, 2004.

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Sandy Lewers (Zambito)

September 22, 2004

Joanna, Paula, Nelson and Buster,



My mother, Lillie Zambito, and I were not able to attend the funeral services due to Uncle Steve's hospitalization. Please know we were thinking of you. The memories we have of our parents will live with us forever.

Rose Salemi

September 12, 2004

To the Castellano family:



I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.



Cousin Rose Salemi

Frankie Salemi

September 8, 2004

JoAnna, Nelson, Buster, Paula and family,



My sympathies to you. Your dad will be missed. I will cherish all the memories and fun times growing up with Uncle Paul and Aunt Rose.



Cousin Frankie Salemi

Hilda Portales Sills

September 7, 2004

Paula, I am so sorry to hear about your loss.



Love

Hilda and Jennis

Jan Cornelius

September 7, 2004

Buster,



I met your father at your inaugeration as President of the Ybor Rotary.



He was rather sick at the time and it was evident it was quite an effort for him to attend.



Through all that, I could see he was rather proud of you.



Sincerely,



Jan Cornelius

Lorrie Cervello

September 7, 2004

Paula,



May the prayers and gentle hugs that you receive bring you peace.



May your children be filled with gentle blessings during this sad time too.



Thank you for sharing the stories about your Dad with me.



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