Russell Castro Jr.

Ralph M. Castro, Jr. of Attleboro, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 42 years of age after a long illness of Lyme Disease. Beloved son of Cheryl (Walnut) and Ralph M. Castro, Sr. Cherished brother of Adam Castro of Attleboro. Loving grandson of the late Fred and Edith Walnut and the late Penny and Ray Castro Sr. Nephew of the late Steven Castro.

Ralph was born in Attleboro and attended St. John the Evangelist School and Attleboro High School. He then went on to attend Northeastern University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and then continued to Boston University where he received a Master of Science Degree in Software Development. Ralph worked at Castro County Square Beverage before attending college. He enjoyed reading, philosophy, mathematics and literature of art.

The Castro family would like to thank Dr. Dhaliwal and Falmouth Hospital ICU nurses, doctors and Chaplains for their dedicated hard work and care.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 10 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 N. Main Street, Attleboro. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Attleboro.

Visitation will be held privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralph’s name, may be made to the John Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center, 3910 Keswick Road. Suite N2100, Baltimore, MD 21211 (800-548-1268) or www.hopkinslyme.org.