The Rev. Dr. Pasquale Allen Castellano, 86, of South Pasadena peacefully passed away on February 9th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.<br><br>Born March 18, 1936, to Michael and Florence (Rivlin) Castellano in Chicago, Pasquale graduated from North Hollywood High in 1952, pursued a Bachelor of Psychology, UCLA (1957), Master of Divinity (1960), Master of Pastoral Counselling (1964), and Doctor of Ministry (1975) at San Francisco Theological Seminary .<br><br>Pasquale worked as a clergyman, marriage, family, and child counselor for over 40 years, and was passionate about troubled youth and delinquency prevention, highlighted in his recognition by Marquis Who’s Who. His pastoral positions included: Assistant pastor, 1st Presbyterian Church, Garden Grove, CA, 1960-1963; Pastor, Community Presbyterian Church, Cambria, CA, 1964-1970; Pastor, St. Stephens Presbyterian Church, North Highlands, CA, 1970-1977; Pastor, Calvary Presbyterian Church, South Pasadena, CA, 1977-1998; Adjunct Professor, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1968, and CSU Sacramento, 1975.<br><br>In 1962, Pasquale married Marie Frances (Tanner) Castellano and had 3 children, Derek Michael, Mark Addison, and Kurt Pasquale.<br><br>While retired, Pasquale valued family, supporting his children and grandchildren activities, as well as pursued his love of people, connecting with friends and old acquaintances. He also enjoyed daily gardening, travel, museums, reading mysteries and occasional sketching.<br><br>Pasquale was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Florence and survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie, sons, Derek, Mark, and Kurt, and his grandsons, Nicholas, Cameron , Tanner, and Addison.<br><br>At his request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (https://pda.pcusa.org/).<br><br>Please sign the guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/sgvtribune.<div></div><br>