PHILIP NICHOLAS CASTORE Feb. 21, 1927 – April 13, 2022

Philip N. Castore passed away April 13, 2022 in Allentown, PA at the age of 95.

Philip was born in Bellmore, New York to parents Leonardo and Maria Castore. He had one married sister Margaret Cerbone. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was part of Operation Crossroads in 1946. Later he would be stationed in Roswell, New Mexico.

After his time in the Air Force he returned home to Brooklyn, New York where he met and married his beloved wife Claire DeRosa. Together they had three children and settled on Long Island.

In 1980, Philip accepted a position with the Los Alamos National Laboratory where he worked as a machinist until his retirement. He continued to live in White Rock, New Mexico until May 2018 when he moved to Easton, PA to be closer to his family.

Some of his favorite things besides family and friend gatherings were volunteering at the White Rock Senior Center, watching baseball, especially the New York Yankees, swimming, dancing, playing cards, and working on projects in his home shop.

He is survived by his three children; daughter (Marie Castore), son (Philip Castore and spouse Kathy Castore) and daughter (Carolyn Valliere and spouse Roger Valliere) as well as three grandchildren, Julia Garf, Alison Moller, and Kathryn Valliere. He will be missed by many! 

The family has chosen to make arrangements with Morello Funeral Home in Easton, PA. Contact 610.253.4941. A viewing will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday; from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, and from 8-9:30 a.m. Monday.

The burial service will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York at 12:30 p.m. April 18. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Mercy Ships. https://www.mercyships.org/

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