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John Castilleja, 71, of Oregon, Ohio and formerly of Genoa, Ohio, passed away in his residence on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Johnny was born in Houston, Texas on July 14, 1939 to Jose and Matilda (Barrientos) Castilleja. He was a 1959 graduate of Genoa High School. Johnny was 1961 Champion of Ohio A.A.U. Golden Gloves Ohio State. He retired in 1999 from BP formerly Standard Oil Company where he was employed 29 years. In 1971 he was the president of Genoa Little League Association serving with fellow board members, Bill Nissen, Ty Caril, Jim Herman and Mike Padgett. Johnny was a faithful member of The Rock Church. He also was a member of Local O.C.A.W. 7-346. Surviving are his children, Raymond (Terrie) Castilleja, Scott Castilleja, Kathy (Steve) Cochran, Lori (Rod) Bogle; step children, Alfonso Sanchez, Janie Thorson, Julie Sanchez; grand-children, Jordan, Ryan, Bryce, Dylan, Mia, Jessica, Johnathon,, Alex, Mikey, Richard, Stephen, Drew, Elizabeth, Zachary; great-grandchildren, Casen and Amelia; sisters, Cruz Garcia, Annie Montano, Rosie Rameriz; special friends, Maggie Martinez and Carol White. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; infant son; brothers, Raymond, Jesse, Martin; sisters, Ninfa, Mary, Josefina, Lupe. Visitation will be held at the Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, on Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at The Rock Church, 4058 Starr Avenue on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. and where the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Clay Township Cemetery. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy in Johnny's memory are asked to consider The Rock Church |
