Richard A. "Ricky" Castellana, age 55

Lost to gun violence on June 11, 2021 in Gary, Indiana.

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Nickname:
9 Rick

10 Ricky I will never forget your kindness 🥲

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Number of children:
11 Two (Caitlin and Michael)

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Personality:
7 Gregarious, jokester, kind and compassionate

13 Great father and husband

9 great friend

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Occupation:
4 Retired Cook County Sheriff; was working security for First Midwest Bank in Gary, IN

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Workplace:
1 First Midwest Bank (Gary, IN)

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Schools attended:
1 Dwight D. Eisenhower High School (Blue Island, IL)

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Comments:
8 So sad 😔

11 A good man and great husband / father

18 My Everything..I miss him so much

8 senseless. why?

15 You’re my first thought and my last thought every day ❤️

11 Dad I love and miss you. I’m thinking about you right now ❤️

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