Emanuel S 'Manny' Castro Obituary (1927 - 2016)

CHELMSFORD- Emanuel S. Manny Castro, 88, a resident of Chelmsford for 52 years, passed away peacefully at Fairhaven Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Antonetta M. Toni (Salvato) Castro. Born in Boston, MA on September 5, 1927; he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Spada) Castro. Manny proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. He went on to become a Mechanical Engineer. He found great joy in working in his yard and helping to restore a friends antique Model A Ford. He adored his family and was fond of his canine companions over the years. Manny was a Master Mason of St. Matthews Lodge of Andover. In addition to his wife, Manny is survived by his children and their spouses, Joseph Castro and Laura Giunta of Ashburn, VA, Maria and Bruce Karafelis of N. Chelmsford, and Chris and Jennifer Castro of Phoenix, AZ; as well as six grandchildren, Timothy Castro and his wife, Eleni, Zachary Castro, Anthony Karafelis, Isabella Castro, Sophia Castro and Olivia Castro and one great grandchild, Athena Castro along with many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Ann Doolittle, Joseph Castro, Frank Castro and John Castro. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation to be held on Saturday January 23, 2016 from 10 AM until 12 PM in the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home at Noon. Interment with military honors will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. For those who wish, donations in loving memory of Manny may be made to: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Visitation January 23, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information January 23, 2016 12:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824