[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1954]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF JERRY CASTELLANO

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a 
dear friend, Jerry A. Castellano. Jerry was a wonderful husband, 
grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, many people. 
He was born Feb. 2, 1918, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Frank 
Castellano and Teresa DiVito and moved to Warren, Ohio in 1944.
  Jerry retired in 1986 from the Trumbull County Board of Elections as 
a voting machine official after 27 years. He previously worked at 
Mullins Manufacturing.
  Jerry served our country with the finest distinction, a World War II 
U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater.
  He expressed his faith in his worship at St. James Catholic Church.
  He was in the Trumbull County Legends of Leather Boxing Commissions, 
Trumbull County Chapter of DAV Chapter 11, Amerital Club, where he was 
president, and was a precinct committeeman for Precinct 5A.
  He was an avid New York Yankees fan and enjoyed woodworking, Italian 
classes, playing cards, spending time with his family and 
grandchildren, and also teaching and storytelling to his great-
grandchildren.
  He is survived by and greatly missed by his wife of 66 years, Esther 
Pagano Castellano; his children, Teresa (William ``Bill'') Massucci of 
Warren, Philomena (Gary) Lucariello of Warren, Frank P. Castellano of 
Warren and Jeri (David J.) Germano of Cortland; five grandchildren, 
Angela (Jason) Menz, Marla (Dan) Chain, Jim (Renee) Fogarty and Jenna 
and Jacqueline Germano; four great-grandchildren, D.J., Dylan, Drew and 
Olivia; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. His parents, eight 
brothers and two sisters are deceased.
  Madam Speaker, it is a great privilege to honor such a wonderful 
human being, an avid participant of democracy, a veteran, and above 
all, a family man. Jerry Castellano was, indeed, a model American.

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