Phyllis J. Castle Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Phyllis J. Castle, 89, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Born in Wakefield, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Stasia Abbott. Phyllis was raised in Green Island and moved to Troy in the 1970s with her late husband, Ronald H. Castle. She was employed by N.Y. Telephone for more than 30 years, retiring in 1983 as an investigator. Phyllis then worked for several years as a Court Attendant at The Rensselaer County Courthouse. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, member of the Telephone Co. Pioneers and a former member of the Van Schaick Country Club. Phyllis is survived by her sisters-in-law, Emanuela Castle, Linda Abbott, Sister Marlene Castle, CSJ and Mary Lou Castle; and brother-in-law, Donald Castle. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Phyllis was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald H. Castle in 2015; and her brother, Ronald T. Abbott. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Phyllis on Tuesday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Church, 310 Spring Ave., Troy. Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 24, from 4-6 p.m. at The Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet. The family has requested that masks be worn inside at all times by all attendees. Those wishing to remember Phyllis in a special way may make memorial contributions in her name to The Sisters of St. Joseph, 385 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY, 12110.

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Phyllis J. Castle

June 29, 1931 - May 20, 2021