Joseph M. Castellano

Joseph M. Castellano, 88, of West Scranton, died Monday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Marie M. Mercado, who died Jan. 30, 2003. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Carmine and Cecilia Bevilacqua Castellano. A graduate of Scranton Technical High School, class of 1951, he proudly served in the United States Army where he served overseas during the Korean Conflict. Active in the church, he was a member of St. Lucy’s Church and their Holy Name Society. Affectionately called FaFa by his grandchildren, Joe would seize every opportunity to brag about them. He loved working on projects in his home, walking around Lake Scranton, watching the N.Y. Giants and attending 6:30 a.m. Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral. Surviving are a son, Joseph A. Castellano and wife, Diana, Scranton; grandchildren, Tara; Justin and wife, Chantal; Eric and wife, Ashlee; and Brandon; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister, Jenny Markwith. The funeral will be conducted Friday from the Guido-Fiorillo Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Ave., Scranton, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Lucy’s Church, 949 Scranton St. Interment with military honors will follow in Fairview Memorial Park. Friends and family may pay their respects Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.