Daniel Castro Bilan

June 26, 1938 - September 05, 2019

Obituary For Daniel Castro Bilan

Daniel Castro Bilan, 81, of Raleigh, North Carolina died on September 5, 2019. He was born in Malilipot, Albay, Philippines to the late Favio and Apolonia Castro Bilan. Daniel attended Torres High School in Manila, Philippines and Iona College in Westchester, NY. He retired in 1993 from Chase Bank as a facilities manager. Daniel was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi congregation, the Chelsea Gun Club, NRA and The Not That Good Bowling League in Pleasant Valley. Daniel enjoyed ballroom dancing, home improvement projects, gardening and daily walks with Coco. He was passionate about contributing to charities such a St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Disabled American Veterans and the American Lung Association. He is survived by, and will be greatly missed by his wife, Erlinda Guillopo Bilan; children, Vladimir Bilan (Lenie), Edgar Bilan (Celia Nunn) and Nerissa Hochenberg (Mark); grandchildren, Matthew Bilan, Stuart Bilan, Katherine Bilan, Vincent Bilan and Grayson Hochenberg. He will be missed by the people of Malilipot and Albay as he employed and helped many people there. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Dominga (Bilan) Iyo, Eduvijes (Bilan) Benitez, Jose Bilan, Avelino Bilan, Florentino and Guillermo Bilan.

A post-service reception will be held at: The Brier Creek Country Club in the Palmer's Cove and Governor's Lounge at 9400 Club Hill Drive Raleigh, NC 919-206-4600. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation https://bit.ly/2k4jW8X

Services

11 Sep

Visitation

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church 11401 Leesville Road RALEIGH, NC 27613 Get Directions »

11 Sep

Memorial Service

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church 11401 Leesville Road RALEIGH, NC 27613 Get Directions »

11 Sep

Reception

02:30 PM

Brier Creek Country Club - Governors Lounge 9400 Club Hill Drive Raleigh, NC 27617 Get Directions »

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September 01, 2020

Vlad Bilan

Dad was very good with his hands. Everything I know about being a handyman around the house, I learned from him. I was able to finish an entire basement with his expert guidance. He once built speaker cabinets for me and my brother when we were teenagers because we wanted to be mobile DJ's. When I dislocated my left arm when I was around 10 y/o, Dad fixed my arm; he just knew how to yank it in place and my arm was back to normal a week later after the swelling went away. He was the ultimate DYI kind of guy. These we're moments I will never forget. I will forever love you Dad. Rest easy and may God watch over you.
September 01, 2020

Deborah Francis

Lit a candle in memory of Daniel Castro Bilan
September 01, 2020

Nerissa

I loved to bake but at 8 years old, my baking skills were just getting started. I baked cookies that tasted like sawdust. In my fathers ever loving way to never waste food or waste a compliment, he chewed and gulped his coffee and said (with a smile), its delicious! I knew it was rubbish but his response encouraged me to keep baking (and eating) my sweets. I love you Dad!
September 01, 2020

Nate Dixon

Mr. Bilan may you rest in eternal peace and take comfort knowing you've raised a Good Son and co-worker Edgar at the Postal Service from Nate Dixon Sr.