Gilbert Castillo
November 3, 1949 ~ July 3, 2022
Born in:
Corpus Christi, Texas
Resided in:
Fremont, California
Gilbert (Gibo) Castillo, born November 3, 1949 passed away July 3, 2022 at home from C.O.P.D. (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) along with kidney and heart problems.
He is survived by his son Shane, granddaughter Trinity, brother Tony, sister–in-law Sandy, and nephew Tony.
Gibo was born at Spahn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas and moved to Fremont, California with his mom and dad and brothers in June of 1959. He graduated from Horner Junior High School, then Irvington High School in 1968.
He worked at Irvington Body Shop and took over the business in 1974. The City of Fremont took over the shop and business through Eminent Domain proceedings in 2004. He tried to keep the shop and lot through litigations in court, but The City of Fremont prevailed in 2008. The lot on the corner of Roberts Avenue and Washington Boulevard is still sitting there.
Gibo was a warm hearted, caring, generous man who tried to help others. May the Good Lord watch over him.
Services will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. A reception will follow at Kirby’s Shoestring Saloon & Sports Bar, 42312 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.
Services
Funeral Service: July 12, 2022 11:00 am - December 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Room: Garden Chapel
Berge Papas Smith Chapel of the Angels
40842 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
510-656-1226
https://www.bergepappassmith.com
Reception: July 12, 2022 1:00 pm - December 9, 2024 4:00 pm
Room: Reception
Kirby's Shoestring Saloon & Sports Bar
42312 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
510-657-9060
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Gibo was a fun guy. I am sure he will be missed by many. Stephanie and Gerald Telles
Uncle Gibo I love you so much!!! You made my childhood so absolutely wonderful! Every year we went to the fair the excitement of those races were invigorating even as a child! I will never forget you or the memories we shared and I thank you for always making me feel so special on my birthday! Rest so peacefully.. such an amazing man here on earth I can’t imagine the warrior you’ll be in heaven! Muah!
Dear Gibo – you were such a good friend to Renee the kids, and to me over so many years. I can’t count the number of times over those years that you came over to the house, to rescue us and fix broken down cars everywhere, and not just in our driveway. I hear Erika’s voice, many times, saying “I’m going to call Gibo” when she needed your car expertise and I’d say, “give the poor man a break!”
You helped three generations of us out with the cars, with my house problems of every kind, all of those things I/we weren’t capable of fixing ourselves and always up for a chat and visit. You were our go-to all around handy guy, but more than that, a good friend. One so generous to help your friends always, acting as if it was nothing, no problem. I sure hope Gibo, you realized how very appreciative we all were of your generous, giving friendship. And I’m glad your health struggle is over and I hope you are at peace with those you love. My condolences and prayers to your family.
RIP Gibo you are at peace now, sorry to hear of your loss. You had a kind , caring and sweet soul
Such sad, unexpected news. I have so many fond memories of you. I was 16 when you taught me how to play billiards “properly”, at the pool hall over by the car wash across from Irvington Post Office. That was 58 years ago, the pool hall gone, the car wash and post office remain along with all our memories. It was tough being the little brother of Art and Tony but you always stood your ground, while remaining a kind, caring, sweet guy who grew up to be a kind, caring gentle man .