Mr. Richard James Castellucci

Sergeant Major Richard J. Castellucci, 81, of Orlando passed away Thursday June 19, 2014. He was born on May 12, 1933 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He bravely served his country as a United States Marine and was a military aid for General Chesty Puller in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Patricia F. Castellucci and is survived by his daughters Patricia A. Wilkerson of Athens, GA; Rose L. Amaturo (Jerry) of Chandler, AZ; Deborah E. Castellucci of Orlando; Dorothy M. Carroll (Rick) of Myrtle Beach, SC; Mary N. Martin of Orlando; Vanessa C. Schooley (Alan) of New Albany, MS; Maria M. Castellucci of Altamonte Springs; Melissa Canales (Gared) of Palm Coast and his son J.R. Castellucci of Orlando; 7 grandchildren, Ashley Williamson (Matthew), Jessica Amaturo, Nicholas Van Nice, Scott Carroll, Matthew Carroll, Kelly Amaturo and Amanda Schooley; 5 great-grandchildren, Cody Brooks, Cayden Brooks, Maddalyn Canales, Connor Canales and Gared Canales Jr.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to all the brave men and women in the military who have been wounded fighting for our freedom. Provide comfort to an injured warrior through a one-time donation in Richard J. Castellucci’s name. Go to https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org to donate.