He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beatrice M. Castorena.
Joe is survived by his son, Joe Castorena Jr., daughters, Emma Strano and Gilda Warnemuende, relatives, and friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 5:00-9:00pm with a rosary at 7:00pm at First Presbyterian Church in Oceanside, California.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 1:00pm at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside, California.
Mr. Castorena's final resting place will Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside, California.