David Castelli

David Castelli, 51, of Ottawa passed away Feb. 23, 2020, at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

A Funeral Celebration will be at 6 p.m. Friday in Ottawa Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3 p.m. until the time of services in the funeral home.

David was born Jan. 24, 1969, in DeKalb to John B. and Rebecca (Smith) Castelli. He married Michelle Auger on Oct. 12, 1993, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Dave worked for Flint Hills Resources in Peru. He was an avid Bears fan who loved playing poker with the guys on Friday nights. He enjoyed fishing, camping, vacations and playing with his dogs. He loved watching movies with his family. He was the best chef and loved cooking and grilling out for his friends and family. He always made people smile. He was that bright light that everyone gravitated towards. Everyone loved Dave. His dogs, Marley and Laila will miss him terribly along with anyone who was lucky enough to know him. Dave passed away peacefully at 8:40 p.m. on Feb. 23 surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle; two sons, Cody and Cole Castelli; his dogs Marley and Laila; his mother Rebecca Kendall; his father-in-law, Ron DeBrase; one brother, John B. Castelli Jr.; one sister, Taylore Castelli; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

David was preceded in death by his father; his mother-in-law, Sandy DeBrase and his grandparents.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared www.ottawafuneralhome.com.