He was preceded in death by his parents Alejandro and Mercedes Castro; his sons Dan Castro Jr., Larry Castro, Alex Castro, and Richard Castro.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Tillie Castro; his children Tony Castro and wife Irene Castro, Jimmy Castro and girlfriend Tina, daughter Mary Acosta and husband Abel Acosta; step-children Elias Lopez and wife Christina Lopez, Robert Lopez, John P. Lopez Sr., Barbara Martinez and husband Javier Martinez, and Jeannette Martinez and husband Arnulfo Martinez. He is also survived by his grandchildren Abel Acosta Jr., Bonnie Schmeisser and husband Brian Schmeisser, Anthony Castro, Stephanie Castro, Jennifer Camacho and husband David Camacho, John P. Lopez Jr. and wife Ann Lopez, Jackie Garcia, Monica Lopez, Elisa Moya and Tracey Longoria; followed by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Anthony Castro, Abel Acosta, John P. Lopez Jr., Jennifer Camacho, Monica Lopez and Jackie Garcia.