Robert Castille

Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm, on Monday, March 26, 2012, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, honoring the life of Robert J. 'Bill' Castille, 81. Bill passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana on Friday, March 23, 2012. Fr. Donald Pelous will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Readers will be Howard Wood and Angela Castille. Gift Bearers will be Fred and Gladys Coy. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 1 in Breaux Bridge. Mr. Castille, a Korean War Veteran served in and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division and was a recipient of the Korean War Service Medal. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Castille attended SLI and pursued studies in mechanical engineering. He retired from Southern Pacific Railroad, where he was employed for over 40 years. Mr. Castille enjoyed traveling, walking outdoors and was an avid reader. He loved visiting with friends and spending time with his ever-growing family and grandchildren. He was a member of and regularly attended the local UTU Supper Club. Mr. Castille is survived by his wife, Mary Ella Bourque Castille; two sons, Michael Castille of Breaux Bridge, and Ricky (Sonia) Castille of Henderson: four daughters, Judy (Lee) Robinson of Jennings, Brenda (Whit) Patin of Breaux Bridge, Melissa (Howard) Wood of Lafayette, and Angela Castille of Lafayette; a special family friend, Tiny Castille; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Terzile Guidry Castille; one grandson, John Robinson; a great-grandchild, Caleb Sawyer Gonzalez, and a son-in-law, Mark Sawyer. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm on Sunday, March 25, 2012 and continue at 8:00 am until 12:30 pm on Monday. A scripture reading and rosary recitation will be held at 7:00 pm on Sunday. Pallbearers will be Michael Castille, Ricky Castille, Michael Joe Castille, Ira Patin, Shawn Calvit, Austin Wood and Chandler Calvit. Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Robinson, Whit Patin, Howard Wood and Ory Huval. Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517; (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.