Philip I. Castellano

PHILIP I. CASTELLANO, 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 pm, Friday, June 23, 2023 at The Waters of Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was born to the late Sam and Isabel (nee Whipkey) Castellano on April 16, 1938 in Willisville, Illinois.

Philip married Janet Schulze on November 27, 1965; they were divorced November 29, 1990. He then married Beverly Miles on November 1, 1997; she preceded him in death on December 12, 2009.

He had worked as a food supervisor for Menard Correctional Center in Chester. Philip was also a long time Frito Lay sales and delivery man and was known as the “Frito Bandito” and “Frito Phil”.

Philip was of Lutheran Faith. He also played the trumpet in the Chester Muny Band.

He was a United States Army Veteran.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

Craig Castellano                                           Chester, IL

Troy Castellano                                            Indianapolis, IN

1 Step Son:

Troy Miles                                                   Kentucky

2 Grandchildren:

AJ and Jason Castellano

2 Step Grandchildren:

Alysha and Raelin Miles

Preceded in Death by:      Parents, Wife, 1 Son – Steve Castellano and 1 Sister – Marie Bordewisch

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Friday, June 30, 2023

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment:

Paradise Cemetery

Steeleville, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Family Choice