Mark Ariel Rancapollo Decastro

DeCastro, Mark Ariel Rancapollo, age 12 of Maryville, passed away December 17, 2021, at East Tennessee Childrens Hospital. He was a student at Union Grove Middle School. He loved catching animals and playing with his 5 dogs. He is preceded in death by his granny, Evelyn Gillespie; grandfather, Elpidio Rancapollo; aunt, Mary Ledbetter; uncle, Elmer Rancapollo; cousin, Evangeline Rancapollo.

He is survived by his parents, David and Elvie Gillespie; sisters, Ashley Gillespie, Camille Gillespie; grandmother, Evelyn Rancapollo; grandfather and granny, John and Linda Gillespie; aunts, Catherine Untasco, Pamela Rancapollo, Brie Gillespie; uncles, Franklin Rancapollo, Elpidio Rancapollo, Jr., Scott Gillespie; many cousins; his best buddy, Cade Gladson.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, December 23rd at Six Mile Baptist Church and the service to follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Jeff Welshan officiating.