Philip Frank Castellino, October 30, 1955 — March 01, 2019

Philip’s Obituary Philip Frank Castellino 63, of Pittston passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born October 30, 1955 in Pittston, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Carmella (Tuminelli) Castellino. Phil was a 1973 graduate of Pittston Area High School.

Following school he spent the better part of 38 years working for Balester Optical as an Optician. Phil treasured spending time with his family. He was an avid fan of the New York giants, NY Yankees and Penn State Athletics.

In his spare time Phil enjoyed tinkering in woodworking. Last but certainly not least he always appreciated a good game of chance with “The Pennsylvania Lottery”. Surviving are his son, Phillip Castellino and wife, Kelly, West Pittston, daughter, Virginia & Husband Dwight Sterling, Philadelphia, sisters, Frances Norris, Pittston; Maria and husband, George Gavalla, Slatington; Michelle Castellino, West Pittston; nephews, Jimmy and wife Nicole Norris and Carmen Castellino and wife, Simone; nieces, Danielle and husband Brad Green, Jessica Norris, Carly Gavalla and Casey Gavalla, grandhcildren, Ava, Amara, Philip and Gianna and aunt, Grace Castellino.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel Castellino, brother in law James Norris and nephew, Frank Castellino. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Phil’s name to: American Lung Association: 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 action. lung.org/site/Donation Funeral services have been entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township.

Viewing hours will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home at 9:00am Tuesday. Those who plan on attending should be at the funeral home no later than 8:30am.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Joseph Marello Parish, William Street, Pittston, on Tuesday at 9:30am. Interment services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Phil will be laid to rest in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Twp.

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