Nicholas F. LoCastro Jr., 75, of Phoenixville, formerly South Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, October 07, 2013, in the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville. He was the husband of the late Marie (Leone) LoCastro. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Carmella (Mancini) and Nicholas F. LoCastro Sr.

Mr. LoCastro was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School and received his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Philadelphia University. He had been active in community theater, enjoyed singing in choirs, and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially of the Phillies and Eagles. Most importantly, Nicholas was a loving Pop-Pop.

Mr. LoCastro is survived by his children, Steve, husband of Laurie LoCastro, of Exton and Diane, wife of Aniello Pennetti, of Collegeville, three granddaughters, Elisa, Christina and Ariana, sisters, Joanne Banskter and Loretta Smarra. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Clark.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville. Interment will follow on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Forest Hills Cemetery, Philmont and Byberry Road, Philadelphia. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Season’s Hospice Foundation, 700 South Henderson Road, Suite 225, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.