Dr. Fernando Jose de Castro

November 11, 1937 - May 9, 2012

Dr. Fernando Jose de Castro of Ironton, MO passed away May 9, 2012 in Ironton, MO at the age of 74 years. He was born Nov. 11, 1937 in Havana, Cuba, a son of the late Fernando de Castro, and Maria Antonia Freyre. Surviving are seven children; Maria de Castro, Ana de Castro, Teresa de Castro, and Jose Manuel de Castro all of Los Angeles, CA; Fernando de Castro of Lexington, KY, Ramon de Castro of Washington, DC, and Pablo de Castro of Chicago, IL; One Brother Raimundo de Castro of Fairfield, Connecticut, 16 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister Maria Rosa de Castro. Dr. de Castro graduated medical school from Tulane University, and did his residency at the University of Michigan. He was head of Toxicology at St. Louis University prior to coming to the Arcadia Valley and practicing Medicine her for many years. He was a member of Ste. Marie Du Lac Catholic Church in Ironton, the Arcadia Valley Country Club and many other organizations. He was an avid University of Michigan Supporter and loved and followed practically all kinds of Sports. Funeral Mass will be held on Sat. May 12, 2012 at 10 AM from Ste. Marie Du Lac Catholic Church. Visitation will begin on Friday from 4 to 8 PM at Cole Family Funeral Home in Ironton. Rosary will begin Fri. evening at 7:30 PM. Interment will be in Arcadia Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of Flowers, memorials are requested to Operation Smile or the American Cancer Society.