CLEARWATER, Fla. – Days after the daddy of two little ladies was killed in a ferry crash, family members are saying their remaining goodbyes to 41-year-old Jose Castro.
His funeral was held in Clearwater, only a few miles from the place the Clearwater Ferry was run into by a non-public boat.
Jose Castro, the person killed within the Clearwater Ferry Crash, was laid to relaxation on Saturday.
What they’re saying:
“My uncle was a really pleased individual,” mentioned Angie Todd, Castro’s niece. “He was at all times getting the household collectively, and I feel that offers us a whole lot of energy being collectively and being united as one.”
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Castro got here from Peru 20 years in the past, and have become the middle of life for the household who reside in Clearwater.
His two daughters, Ivory, 8, and Jolene, 3, won’t ever get used to the concept he’s gone.
“He needed them to play out and be within the playground, make some associates,” mentioned his sister Angie Todd, “and he was at all times so joyous, and he desires that have for his daughters too.”
The USPS worker was the one one who did not survive the crash that injured ten others.
At 8:40 Sunday evening, a ship pushed by Clearwater businessman Jeff Knight, slammed into the slower-moving ferry.
His authorized workforce disputes early police statements that Knight left the scene, with legal professionals saying he instructed his different passengers that he could not see the ferry’s lights, that he instructed them to name 911 and that he tried to assist with rescues.
They mentioned he needed to go away as a result of his boat was taking up water.
Castro’s household nonetheless argues he ought to face punishment.
“We want justice for him,” mentioned Angie Todd. “We want justice, these ladies that he is abandoning.”
Jose Castro, the person killed within the Clearwater Ferry Crash, was laid to relaxation on Saturday.
For a minimum of at the moment, although, the household is extra targeted on laying him to relaxation, and attempting to make sense out of the randomness of all of it. How may such an harmless day prove like this?
“I acquired folks texting me saying that they noticed my brother pleased that day, individuals who was within the space, he was pleased,” mentioned Sandy Todd.
They’re grateful for all of the messages they’ve gotten from folks they do not even know.
“All we are able to do is prolong an enormous hug to everyone,” mentioned Angie Todd, “As a result of, man, he would have simply had a blast with everyone. He is so enjoyable, he liked everybody. For those who ever acquired the prospect to even be in his presence, you’ll know that love.”
What’s subsequent:
FWC continues to be investigating, and is working in live performance with Pinellas County prosecutors to find out if expenses are applicable.
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The Supply: Data for this story was gathered by FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank.
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