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