Our dear mother Jeannette Edna DeCastro passed away on July 17, 2022, at the age of 77. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, nana, and friend. She is predeceased by her father Sheppard Hightower, mother Edna Dukes, son David DeCastro and sisters Shirley Hutchinson and Eva Molina. She is survived by her husband Antonio Villanueva, daughter’s Danielle and Shannon DeCastro, son Jerry Gentile Jr., grandchildren Nicole DeCastro, Christopher DeCastro, and Joseph Kiflu-DeCastro and two great grandchildren Alani DeCastro and Raelynn Charles, sisters Linda Arcusa, Emily Valdez, Deborah Rose, brother Kenneth Hightower, and brother-in-law Romeo Molina. She is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who she held dear to her heart. The funeral will be held on July 23, 2022, at 3:00 PM and her viewing starts at 2:00 PM. The repass will be held at 1875 Country Meadows Lane, Middleburg, FL 32068 immediately following the funeral.
Danielle DeCastro
October 15, 2022, 9:56 am
I miss you so much mama! I know you were ready to be with Grandma, David and your sisters but I wasn’t ready to let you go. Love you always, Danielle
Shannon Decastro
October 15, 2022, 9:56 am
My mom was the best mom and nana in this world. She meant everything to me.I will miss her craziness.
Nicole Charles
October 15, 2022, 9:57 am
I’m going to miss you so much. Christopher and Joseph didn’t get to get you like I did. I will remember our dates to Poppyes and Basking Robbins,you being there at every appointment while I was pregnant and also making sure we always had what we needed. I never pictured a world without you in it. I love you so much nana