Our most sincerest condolances. Had I not watched the Puertorican Day Parade, We would not have known of his illness and passing. Our youngest Son, at the age of 5, maybe 6 years old loved to bang on just about everything. My Husband and I spoke about looking for someone who could teach him how to play the congas. It's been so long, I can't even tell you how we found "Don Pepe", but he gladly taught our now 29 year old son how to play congas and other drums. Rest in Peace Don Pepe 😇🤞

Pepe is the father of 4 beautiful children.  They all share his creative nature.  2 of those children are mine.  Our marriage did not end well, but we remained friends till his end.  Pepe was fun and loving and I loved to watch him perform.  He played many instruments  and was a very strict when it came to music….

My most sincere condolences to Pepe's family. What s big loss, May he rest in eternal peace 🙏

 I became one of the Archice Photographers for THE SALSA MUSEUM (No longer in business) a store front on 3rd Ave. between 116 & 117 St. in the late 1990's. During that time I had the opportunity to  meet "close up" .   many of personnalities . One of them was PEPE CASTILLO. 

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