CASTILLO, Joaquin F., 78, of Tampa, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born in Cuba and moved to Tampa in 1962. While working full time at Avis and catering for events on the weekends, he made many friends along the way and met his wife Maria Castillo of 27 years. He was known as a family oriented man who is remembered as a great husband, father, brother, grandfather, and loyal friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cristobal and Rafaela, to whom he was a dedicated son. He is survived by his wife Maria; children, Medely Aviles (Gio), Fernando Castillo Jr. (Irina) and, Anita Castillo; grandchildren, Jayleen, Alexis,Madison, and John; sister, Maria Eugenia Pirez.
The family will receive friends for Visitation Friday, April 26, 2024 between 11 and 12 Noon at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Services will begin at 12 at the Funeral Home followed by Graveside Services at 3 PM at Garden Of Memories Cemetery.