Obituary of Robert Castellano

Robert A. Castellano, retired Vice President of Elan Financial Services, passed away after a long battle with Leukemia Saturday night, October 27, 2012 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House. He was 72 years old. Bob was born in Boston, the son of the late Joseph and Carmella Castellano. He grew up and was educated in East Boston. He went onto graduate from Northeastern University, and he also studied at Williams College. Bob spent his entire working career in the Banking and Financial Services industry. He started at the age of 16 working in the mail room of First National Bank. He had worked as Bay Bank, Bank Boston, Manager of the Old Colony Bank, Melon Financial, and retired from Elan Financial Services as a Vice President. Not only did Bob have a great understanding of the banking and financial services industry, he had an exceptional character with his many clients and employees. He was a man of honor and respected those he whom he worked with. Bob was involved in his community and devoted to his family. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club. He coached Pop Warner Football with his brother Michael and a Past President of Burlington Pop Warner. He enjoyed golf and gardening. He was a exceptional cook and Friday nights was always homemade pizza. He loved his family and extended family. He was a caring and doting husband to his wife Carole for 47 years. He was an incredible role model to his sons. He was always there to care and support all those he loved and cared for. Robert was the beloved husband Carole J. (Napoli) Castellano. He was the loving father of Robert Castellano, Jr. & his wife Sharyn of Nashua, NH, Anthony Castellano & his wife Laura of Litchfield, NH. Brother of the late Joseph Castellano and Michael Castellano. He was the proud grandfather of Danny, Kristina, Dante, and Noah Castellano. He was the brother-in-law of Dolores and Eleanor Castellano, Robert & Doris Napoli, Thomas & Deanne Napoli, William & Beth Napoli, and Maryann Napoli. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., BURLINGTON on Saturday, November 3 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Robert’s name may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, DesMoines, IN 50340-2018, www.redcross.org or VNA of Middlesex-East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, Sawtelle Hospice House, 607 North Ave, Suite, 17, Wakefield, MA 01880, www.vnaofme.org. Arrangements by the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, Burlington. Dad’s Family Remembrance by Robert A. Castellano, Jr. –Saturday, November 03rd, 2012 As I was having my morning coffee this morning reading an article regarding the Author Nick Morgan (Book “How to make tough conversations easy) I discovered a new word which has helped provide great comfort –Equanimity: Level-Headedness Eveness of mind; That calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily depressed. Patience; calmness; composure; As, to bear misfortunes with Equanimity. Equanimity Quotations: Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, And the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. It is far better take things as they come along with patience and Equanimity. It’s time for positive talk. Project Yourself into that Happy Future State. These ideas are Very Empowering and demonstrated that my Dad is still by my side helping me (As always)! Another helpful idea that I learned while at the Hospice House is that it is important (And, as our faith tells us) to stay focused on carrying our Dad’s Legacy. We have no time to be sad. The true tribute to my Dad will be how we Raise our Children. Thank You for the amazing level of care and support that we have received since we learned that Dad was sick. This has been a real testament to my father. And, we cannot thank Cousin David Enough for being with us every step of the way through this incredibly difficult and painful process. When Dad got sick, it showed the type of person he was, he didn’t care about himself. He wasn’t concerned that he had a life threatening disease. His Priority was his family and Mom. As we will hear in the 2nd Reading which begins “None of us lives for oneself” Dad truly embodied this idea which is reflected in his Very Fulfilling Life. There was complete transparency at home and in his career. He demonstrated the same genuine care and concern for his family and people that he worked with. His successful career and life at home evolved around the deep relationships that he constantly cultivated. He was passionate about his family. And, equally passionate about making a Significant Difference in the workplace, community and the countless number of people/friend/neighbors that he has helped along the way. Thank You, Again, for being here.