Gloria T. Castello passed away peacefully at her home with her
family Sunday evening at the age of 82. She was born in Oakdale,
California, October 19, 1922, and came to Hollister in 1947 when
she married her husband, Vincent.
Gloria T. Castello passed away peacefully at her home with her family Sunday evening at the age of 82. She was born in Oakdale, California, October 19, 1922, and came to Hollister in 1947 when she married her husband, Vincent. Gloria had worked for the San Benito County Health Department with Dr. Hull and Dr. Jones, and had worked for 25 years afterwards for Hazel Hawkins Hospital. Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Y.L.I.; I.C.F.; Women In Touch (W.I.T.); The Birthday Club; Hollister Women’s Club; Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary and was a Pink Lady with the hospital.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Vincent, of Hollister; a son, Michael Castello; and daughter-in-law, Lori, both of Hollister. Grandmother of Michael Joseph Castello II and Malissa Lyn Castello both of Hollister. Sister of Bruno Tesolini of Hollister. Also survived by numerous Nieces and Nephews.
A memorial service will be held Friday morning at 10am in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Crematory of Hollister. Contributions are preferred to the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
