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In Memory of
John J. Castanedo
1928 - 2014
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This Book of Memories memorial website allows family and friends a place to re-visit, share and enhance this tribute for future generations.
Uncle Joe, there are so many words I am feeling right now which are hard for me to express. I still remember all the times when you brought joy to everyone you knew, through your music. It was one of the most memorable days of my life I will never forget. Those are one of the things that we will remember for making everyone around you smile and bringing laughter into their lives. And while it is going to be very difficult to think of this world without you it is a happy thought knowing that wherever you are, you will only spread happiness. Everyone has a purpose to fulfill and you made this world more acceptable by sharing your understanding what love, friendship, goodness and humbleness was all about. You are not around, but your memories will remain in our hearts. You were like an angel that came and made our lives beautiful, and now that you are in heaven, we know you are doing the same. Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, we may look back in memory which will comfort us tomorrow. May your soul rest now, in peace.
God Bless you uncle Joe. I love you and I will truly miss you. You were an amazingly talented man and the pictures I uploaded attest that our family could not enjoy a celebration without you. From family picnics, birthday parties, graduations and weddings, you enriched our lives. Although I am deeply saddened and I feel an awful void in my heart by your passing, I can only imagine your elation to reunite with our beloved family who passed before you. May they welcome you into heaven with open arms. Love always, Vito.
Uncle Joe i will miss you. Watching you play in your band while i was growing up and having talks with you while i was growing up was great memories for me. You where one of the men in my life that inspired me in my music life. You helped me to enjoy every type of music. i love you Uncle Joe i know its going to be hard saying good bye. But i know now that you are in a better place. And God only take the great to be by his side. Until i see you again i will keep you in my heart. I will love you for ever.
Uncle Joe, I have so many good memories of you and I will miss you dearly. I truly remember all the good times from 18th street to when you lived on Wood St. I enjoyed all my visits back home from San Antonio the last few years becuase I also got to sit and talk with you and I enjoyed every minute of that. I loved to hear about the jam sessions that you did with your boys. Thank you for surprising with a few calls to San Antonio. In Closing, my uncle Joe was an amazing man, Great Father and awesome fried to many people. I will miss you uncle Joe!!!