While vacationing in Saint Maarten and hosting at the Heineken Regatta, on Monday, March 6, 2017, Che DeCastro passed away, at the age of 49 years, loving father of Cody and his wife Melissa, Ty, Joey and predeceased by Riley Rose, fondly remembered by his wife Christine. Beloved companion of Susan Reid. Cherished son of Madeleine and Tom (deceased) DeCastro. Dear son-in-law of Donna and Ray (deceased) Bacchiochi, Linda and David Reid.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Friday evening 5 – 9 o’clock and on Saturday morning, March 18 from 10 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock.
Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Brian Sadler
Our heartfelt sympathy to Christine and the kids, Madeline, Georgine and Michelle. Keeping you all in our thoughts.
Much love,
Bridget, Brian, Sandy, Rob, Ian and Bill
Cheryl Colquhoun
Our condolences to Christine, Cody, Ty, and Joey. You will always have have your memories and he will remain in your heart forever. Those who knew him will never forget him. Thinking of all of you.
Love,
Cheryl, Norman, Jessica and Meagan
Akemi De Castro
David, Sophie and I send our condolences and our love to everyone.
Troy Girard
So sad about the loss of Chuck…Larger than life you always new when Chuck was in the room.
Our families Condolences and prayers
Troy and Shannon and family
LORAN FARADAY
My sincere condolences to Christine, & family. Life can be so fragile & seemingly unfair but continue to enjoy your fondest memories and they will live on forever! Loran
Allan Mestel
I hadn’t seen much of Che in the past few years, but I loved him. I wish I had made it a priority to reconnect, but I just assumed we had the rest of our lives and there was no hurry. How wrong I was. I miss you, Che. Rest in Peace.
Elizabeth Howard
My Condolences to Christine and children Madeline Georgine and Michelle Che was always a part of our life as his uncle Compton always spoke lovingly of him ! Thou we never met him my AnnaMarie was always in touch with him thru emails So sad he was taken from us so young! May he Rest in Peace from myself Lizzie Juanita AnnaMarie David and Timothy xxxx
Sue Curtis
My thoughts are with you Christine and of course deepest sympathy to Cody, Ty and Joey. We have so many fun memories of our time spent together.
On behalf of Mitchell, Rachell, Stuart and I – we are here for you!
Winnie Gainer
I took a sailing course from Che many years ago and began racing, and saw him many times on the beer boat. He was great fun to have as a teacher and always the perfect host on the beer boat. He is gone too soon. Rest in peace, friend.
Gregory DeCastro
Dear Christine and Family:
Patsy and I were stunned to hear of Che’s tragic death. He lived his life without reservations and to the fullest, he conquered many a turbulent seas. To die on vacation while doing something so tame by comparison, is perhaps the greatest irony of life. Che’s smile and great presence will be greatly missed by all who ever had the pleasure of meeting him.
May the memories of the times we enjoyed with Che help to heal the wound created by his sudden departure.
With a heavy heart, love,
Patsy & Greg DeCastro
David Bruce
And sooner than we thought, you slipped away from us.
You will remain with us as we recall all that we shared.
The adventures, the laughter and the many miles.
The monkeys banging the symbols!
Wherever you go Brother…..Fair Winds!
Tony Pattinson
Che was part of the crew when I skippered a boat from France to the Caribbean in 2004. He was an excellent sailor and was always willing to do whatever needed doing. It was a pleasure to sail with him. I am saddened by the news of his passing and offer my condolences to his family.
Carol Krummenacher
Christine and Family, Susan and to all who loved Che and were blessed to know him…
To say he will be missed is a big understatement, for those of us in the yachting community….the waters will forever remind us of wonderful times…. sailing, racing, and dock tales with Che. With his spirit and desire to live life and push the limits, Che inspired us.
Our deepest sympathy to all. May treasured memories of time spent with Che always keep him close to your hearts.
Carol & Richard Krummenacher, SV “Never say Never” PCYC
Dan Williams
Our deepest condolences to all of Che’s family and friends. A bright soul and spirit that will shine on forever. You will be missed and always cherished.
Dan & Catharine Williams
John Canning
He was a great friend with a huge heart, big smiles and an uncontrollable passion for life. Our deepest sympathies. We will miss Che, his passion and inspiration.
John Canning and Cari Shim
Rocco Forgione
Our sincerest condolences to Che’s family . He was a class act and a unique character! He had a great passion for sailing and life! He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed!
Rocco and Tina Forgione
Allan & Lynne Goodman Mimico Cruising Club
Our condolences to Che’s entire family and Susan. He got along with everybody and enjoyed sailing.
He will be missed.
Sue & Rob Richardson
Our heartfelt sympathy to Christine and all Che’s family and friends who were lucky enough to know
and love Che and who will miss him and his unforgettable zest for life.
Dragan Veljkovic
Our deepest condolences to all of Che’s family and friends. We will always remamber Che as great sailor who introduce us to our first sailboat and help us become part of sailing community .
He will be deeply missed.
Dragan and Milena Veljkovic
Heidi and Wayne
Dear Susan, it is with shock and much sadness that we send to you our deepest condolences on the passing of Che. To all his family and friends our heartfelt sympathies. There are no words. We will miss him on dock C.
Heidi and Wayne Scott
Jeremy D. Roberts
To all of Che’s family:
My deepest condolences. I am so regretful that I never got to spend more time together with him, and I hope that you all are able to find some peace in all of this sadness.
Jeremy
Janice Wittich
My deepest sympathies to you Christine and your family. I will always remember your loving family and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Bobyk
Dear Christine and Family, we are part of Che’s extended sailing family often having the opportunity to meet up with him on docks or boats and share experiences together. Having just returned from a vacation ourselves we were shocked to hear of this news, we will most miss his larger than life approach and the passion that he expressed for living to the fullest, our deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Team Blast- Pauline, Chris, Trevor and Ryan have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rose Haydock
My condolences to Christine, Cody, Ty and Joey. I have nothing but good memories of your family and the times we were all together and will always remember how Chuck could make anyone smile. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Rose Haydock
Jamie Crane
Che and I worked, sailed, hung out and had some very memorable times and its times like this when you realize just how fleeting and precious life can be. Che was such an energetic, positive thinking and progressive person
Never for a moment did I think that something like this would every happen at such an early age.
I knew Che was in Saint Maarten and envisioned one day meeting up once again and so sorry to learn… and will utter disbelief… the destressing news that putting off re-connecting with him would catch up with us.
Sincere condolences to his family Christine, Cody and Joey.
Gone but never never never forgotten.
Jamie Crane and Joseph Xavier.