Joseph “Phil” Castillo - respected by many, loved by all. You will always be remembered with love and never forgotten!
YOUR ENDLESS JOURNEY HAS BEGUN AND YOUR SOUL IS NOW FREE.....
Phil passed away on Saturday May, 19, 2012 with his loving bride and family by his side, leaving behind a legacy of love and integrity to his family, friends and everyone who knew him.
We were blessed to have known and worked alongside Phil, he will be sadly missed. Phil was a very proud sailor who was honored to serve his country for 4 years from 1963-1967. He was the proud husband to his beautiful bride Anna Marie, proud father to Louie and John Castillo. Phil’s three beautiful grandsons, Henry, Jorge, and Damon were the joy of his life.
Phil served as the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board in 2001, where he had the privilege to welcome United States President George W. Bush as he officiated the Chamber’s grand opening of the Barelas Job Opportunity Center. In January of 2002 Phil retired from Wells Fargo Bank and joined the AHCC team as the Chamber’s Chief Operations Officer on February, 28, 2002. Phil was instrumental in securing numerous grants used to build and operate the Barelas Economic Opportunity Center. Phil was the “go to guy” at the chamber; every AHCC staff member loved Phil. He was an easy going, easy to talk to kind of guy, who absolutely loved people. He was a mentor and friend to many of us.
Phil will always be remembered for his stories….he always had an exciting tale to tell. Regardless of the situation, Phil always remained optimistic and saw the bright side of every circumstance. He was an inspiration to all he met. We are so very proud to have been a part of his Life and Legacy.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Castillo family….Phil you will forever remain in our hearts.
Funeral Arrangements
Thursday May 24th
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta
9:45am Viewing
10:15am Rosary
11:00am Funeral Mass
At Santa Fe National Cemetery
3:00pm Burial
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