Genaro Castrello, 103, World War II Veteran passed away Saturday, June 19,1921. Genaro was born Feb. 6th 1918 in Guayama, Puerto Rico, the last of seven children to Atonia Espedez and Antero Castrello who died before he was born. His mother married Alfedo Espendezin 1928 and family moved to New York. An Army Veteran, Genaro and five other comrades were cited for heroism by Division Commander Maj.Gen. Paul J. Mueller for volunteering to go on patrol to recover the wounded in the face of enemy fire. Genaro, was manager of a Spanish baseball team in New York, played jai alai in Florida and was also a good golfer. He was a printer from 1950 to 1997. He was married to his childhood sweetheart in 1938 Isabella, a hairdresser and who died in 1992. His close friend had passed away and on a visit to see his sister in Las Vegas, he stopped by to see his widow, Pamela Amor in 1993 in San Jose, CA. The rest is history as the summer romance lasted 28 years. In 1997 they decided to move to Temecula where they spent their remaining years together. Genaro loved His home and entertaining. He loved Spanish music, especially salsa and romantic songs. He also loved gambling at the casinos. Genaro leaves his devoted “Mela”, his son George Castrello and Linda and one other son Jaime John Goicochea in Florida. Granddaughter Jennifer Goicochea and great granddaughter Sovi and in addition nieces and nephews. Genaro “The Champ” will be greatly missed because he loved life, family and friends alike, he will often be remembered. In lieu of flowers, family request you donate to St Jude's Children's Hospital in memory of Genaro Castrello. As of now Genaro Castrello's memorial service and interment is pending.