Bert & Pearl Castile

Pearl Elizabeth Castile (née Huggins), aged 90, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, in Palm Coast, Florida. Born on December 3, 1933, in New Jersey, Pearl was a cherished figure in her community and among her extensive family. Pearl dedicated many years of her life to the Internal Revenue Service in Philadelphia, balancing her professional responsibilities with her role as the CEO of her household. Her commitment to her career was paralleled only by her devotion to her family. Known for her love of country music, Pearl could often be found dancing and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Her warm presence and nurturing spirit were evident in her role as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Bert Castile of Florida; her children, Charles Biggs (Arlene) of Pennsylvania, Neil Biggs of New Jersey, Pearl Stoescu (Justin) of Florida, Lonie Byrnes (Terrence) of Maine, Cecelia Maggio (Russel) of Florida, and Hayes Biggs ( Douglas Boudreau) of Pennsylvania. Pearl was a proud grandmother to five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Pearl was preceded in death by her children; Corrine, Pearl, Adrian Neil, Charles II, and Wyatt Biggs. Grand daughter Jennifer and great - grandson Carter. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Allen Summerhill in Orange City, Florida, is assisting the family with arrangements. Pearl's memory will be cherished by all who knew her as they continue to honor her legacy by embodying the love and kindness she shared with them.

Bert Lee Castile, 77 of Orange City passed away October 17, 2024 at the Stuart Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast. He was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on October 4, 1947. Bert worked for Deltona city in several departments for many years parks and recreational being one of them. He was a well loved man by his neighbor’s, friends, and of course family. He would do anything for you and take his shirt off his back for you. While he was a young boy, he was taken out of school, which was back in the day to help run the farm where he lived. That’s where he had his most memories from. He loved going on weekend motorcycle rides with his wife or his friends. He also loved going to antique car shows with his wife, as he owned a 66 Ford falcon himself. Every year he would take his wife to Pennsylvania for a nice drive to visit friends for a few weeks. They really enjoyed traveling. Their favorite trip was to visit his brother Bruce and Bruce‘s wife Colleen in California where they left from there to go to Hawaii. He also liked going golfing with his friends, but he mostly like to be around family.  He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years Pearl, who passed 9 days before him. Survivors include his children Angela McCaferty and her husband Fred Suriano; siblings Bruce, Jackie, Jessie, Terry, John, Patricia, George, Pete, William, Charles and Anne and also numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, uncles, nieces and nephews.

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