Frank Blase Castiglione
Frank Blase Castiglione, age 69, of Countryside. Beloved husband and best friend of Barbara. Loving father of Marc-Antonio (MargaretMary), and Nick (Kendra). Cherished grandfather of Leo, Paige, and Emilia. Brother of Joseph and Paul. Son of Gilda and the late Anthony.
Frank spent his career as an attorney and judge. He loved going to see classic movies and was a committed fan of the White Sox. Frank also loved spending time with his dog, Jamie.
Visitation on Tuesday, February 7th from Noon to 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Interment will take place privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Little City Foundation, 1610 Colonial Parkway, Iverness, Illinois 60067 where Frank’s brother Joseph has called home for over 50 years. Funeral info: 708-352-6500
We were very sorry to hear of Frank’s passing and know that all of you will miss him very much. Please accept our heart-felt condolences in his loss. Bob and Linda Smoot
My deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Frank. I went to high school at Leo with Frank. He was always a super nice guy who was loved and respected by all as a person, lawyer and judge. He will be missed but always remembered.
Joe Power
Francesco as my wife Mary (Maria as he used to call her)used to call him. We will miss you greatly. To Barb and the kids our deepest condolences . He was part of our Markham family and those days are a precious memory to all of us.
May you rest in peace.
Luciano and Mary Panici
I’m so sorry to hear of Frank’s death. We were friends for 45 years starting with law school at Chicago-Kent and later in the Cook County States Attorney’s Office. He was a good lawyer and a very kind and gentle soul. My condolences to Paul and the entire family. Jim Morici
Dear Francesco( as my wife Mary used to call him) you were a great friend and colleague. We had some fond memories in Markham and you will always be part of the Markham family. To Barbara and the kids my deepest condolences to you. May you rest in peace.
Luciano, Mary, Joanna and Luciano, Jr. Panici
My condolences to Judge Castiglione’s family – I had the pleasure of appearing before the Judge many times in Cook County Juvenile Court in the late 1990s when I was in private practice, when he gave me much constructive criticism and straight advice. Judge Castiglione served the families of Cook County exceedingly well with his efficiently run courtroom and his honest decisions. – Assistant State’s Attorney John A. Castaneda
Rest well my brother! See you in the morning!
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Frank but from my time with Marc I know that the love for him was clear and true and deserved. The best thing that I can wish and hope for is that all those that love him are finding a way to celebrate the life he led and the impact he surely had on so many. With love and care, Josh Hoffman
Frank was great guy – as I’ve know him since we were classmates at LEO HS.
He was very smart, knowledgeable in any subject that we discussed.
He had a good sense of humor !
He had great Love for his wife Barb and family.
I was lucky to call him a good friend !
Bob Standring
Dear barbara and family,
First of all, Barbara, Frank adored you. As someone who met Frank in 1995 while on the campaign trail, to the last time we communicated, I heard how great you were. Frank was a member of the associate judge class of 1997 and I am its unofficial leader. Frank was by far the nicest person in our class. We are all terribly sad to lose him. May his memory be for a blessing. (Judge) Lainie Berger (Ret)
Frank was the best., always kind and thoughtful. My father (Matt Walsh, Sr) passed away recently. I picture Frank and my dad running a bar I heaven together
Frank was a great guy and a tremendous human being. He was a friend to many and kind to all. We will all miss him. God bless him and his family. Steve and Laura Rosenblum
Barb and Family – Please accept my condolences on your terrible loss. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 40 years since I first met Frank when I got assigned to the 5th District SAO. He was very helpful in letting me know the players and culture of that very interesting place. He assisted me when I ran for judge and hopefully I was able to return the favor enough in his becoming a judge as well. In addition to his great legal and judicial skills he was one of the nicest people you could ever want to meet. I am honored to have had him as a friend. Tom Davy
A gentleman and a gentle man always … My condolences to his family.
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Frank. Our service on the bench overlapped for many years and I remember Frank at many Advocates Society’s Judges’ Nights and Judicial Educational Conferences. I always found him to very personable, his love of his family was very apparent, and he was proud of his Italian heritage. He also enjoyed his service as a judge. May all who knew Frank be comforted by the happy memories they have of him.
Requiesce In Pace Frank.
I had the good fortune to meet Frank early on in the SAO close to forty years ago. Frank later joined me on the bench and as President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers in 2013, I had the great pleasure to name Frank to the Executive Committee as a judicial member before he retired from the Circuit Cook. A great smile and a great soul. My condolences to Franks family.
So sorry to hear about Frank. We spent lots of time together early in our judicial careers. He was a great guy and an excellent judge. His passing is a loss to us all. My condolences.
Our deepest sympathy to Frank’s family. What a great man, as well as a great judge. He will be missed. Words cannot express the loss we (his friends) feel at this time. May God comfort the family in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathy to the Castiglione family. He was a true gentleman- Rest In Peace.
My deepest condolences for my cousins passing. My heart and prayers go out to his family. Gilda and Barbara I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. 💕
Elsa Rigoni.
To The Castiglione Family,
Judge Castiglione always had a sense of humor and was always one of the friendliest Judges of many Judges at D5.
My sincerest condolences on his passing.
Rest In Peace.
Clara S
Frank was a gift to me. A true Renaissance man. He changed me in ways that I never acknowledged and actually only in a good way.
The only guy I have ever known who’s middle name was Blase….
Truly a one of a kind man.
It was my good fortune to have been Frank’s next door neighbor when we were both assigned to the Child Protection Division and then we would run into each other at our annual judges’ reunions. I loved talking to Frank. He was upbeat and uplifting. From our conversations, I learned how much he adored his family and how proud he was of each of its members. Along with many, many others, I will miss having him in this world, but I’m sure he’s entertaining all he meets in another. Heartfelt sympathy to his entire family and other loved ones.
Rita Novak