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Salvatore A. Castiello, Sr.

Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), REVERE, for Salvatore A. “Tory” & “Big Sal” Castiello, Sr., who died on Wednesday, September 27th. His funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, October 4th from the Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., REVERE at 11 :00 a.m.

Having celebrated his 36th birthday on September 8th, “Big Sal” lived in Revere for most of his life, until moving to Salem 10 years ago. He was a member of the graduating Class of 2000 of Northeast Vocational High School of Wakefield. In 2010, he became the proprietor & Master Barber at Big Sal’s Superior Barber Shop of Salem. A gentleman of large stature, he also owned a wonderfully large personality that endeared him to any & all who he came in contact with. Sal would want to be remembered as the very best Dad and all around family man. He held family as being supreme and cherished his role as Husband, Dad, Son, Brother, Nephew, Grandson, Uncle & Cousin, above all else. No commentary would be complete, not to mention the unique place in his heart, that he held his large extended family of friends. He was also a proud member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge of Masons, A.F. & A.M. of Beverly.

He is the beloved husband of ten years, to Michelle J. (Babineau) Castiello & the adored father of Suzahna G., Salvatore A. Jr. & Angelo J. Castiello, all of Salem, cherished son of Thomas J. & Gina M. (Salamone) Castiello & the devoted brother of Christina M. Castiello & Thomas J. Castiello, Jr. & his companion Kaitlyn Mahoney, all of Revere. Proud grandson of Eleanora “Nora” (Stagno) Salamone of Revere & the late Salvatore M.”Sal” Salamone & the late Alexander & Josephine R. (Sciliano) Castiello. He was the dear son-in-law of Guy & Theresa Babineau of Salem & also lovingly survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.

 

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, October 4th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden

In lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to an educational fund to honor the educational pursuits of his 3 children. Checks should be made to Gina M. Castiello, 46 Nell Rd., Revere, MA 02151.

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  1. Joan Brown
    Oct 8 2017

    My deepest sympathy to the family and friends for the loss of your loved one, may you be comforted by knowing and reading about Almighty Gods future plans for His earth and mankind through His written word, the Bible. Please read Job 14:14,15, John 5:28,29, Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 33:24.

  2. Dolores Vocino
    Oct 4 2017

    Prayers and love for you and your family. My deepest sympathy to all.
    May he be at peace and watch over you forever.

  3. Debbie Polito Addario
    Oct 4 2017

    Gina, Tommy, and Family,
    Sorry to hear of Tori’s passing. My prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
    May God Bless all of you.
    Debbie Polito Addario

  4. Pat and Angela Frangolini & Family
    Oct 3 2017

    Gina and Tommy,

    On behalf of my family I send you my deepest sympathy of the passing of you son. Tory will be in our prayers…

    The Frangolini Family~

  5. The Sigler Family
    Oct 3 2017

    May “the hearer of prayer ” continue to comfort your family.
    Lean on one another for encouragement and strength, as the days ahead becomes to depressing to be alone.We hope that the many
    cards,hugs,kind words,and loving prayers sustains your family,during this most difficult time.

  6. Mike and Tiff aka The Couple That vapes
    Sep 30 2017

    Sending our thoughts and prayers. We still can’t believe he is gone.

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.