Richard Castellanos, age 76, of Harriman passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born August 10, 1947, in Gary, Indiana to the late Victor & Guadalupe Castellanos. Richard was a United States Army veteran who served his country proudly during the Vietnam era, receiving several medals including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Parachute Badge. He retired from Bethlehem Steel where he had worked as a Crane Operator.  The main joy of his life was his family who he loved very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Victor & Guadalupe Castellanos; and brothers: Victor Castellanos, Rudy Castellanos, and David Castellanos.

Survivors include his sons: Joshua Castellanos (Kristy) of Kingston, Rick Castellanos (Michelle) of Marion, Illinois, and Jason Castellanos of Chesterton, Indiana; daughter: Tanya Castellanos of Porter County, Indiana; grandchildren: Bracken, Christian, Farrah, Tia, Nyjah, Josh, Austin, Aiden, and Noah; sisters: Sally Cleveland of Sturgis, Michigan and Alice Heavillin of California; special nephews: Brandon Castellanos of Harriman and Jeremy Castellanos; and several extended family members and friends

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.