Alejandro Castelli, Mastellone Executive and Hindú Club Figure, Dies at 60
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- Alejandro Castelli, a long-time executive at Mastellone Hnos. and a prominent figure at Hindú Club, has died.
- Castelli, who battled cancer for six years with optimism, had a distinguished career at Mastellone and was deeply involved in rugby at Hindú Club.
- He is remembered for his professional commitment, human quality, and unwavering fighting spirit.
Alejandro Castelli, a respected executive at Mastellone Hnos. and a significant figure in the Hindú Club community, has passed away after a six-year battle with cancer. His death has caused deep sadness within both institutions that were central to his life.
Ale was above all an excellent person and if anything characterized him is that he never gave up. Since he was diagnosed with the disease in 2020, he never stopped fighting and always remained optimistic.
Castelli dedicated most of his professional career to Mastellone Hnos., joining in 2008 and rising through the ranks. He began in Communication and Institutional Relations, eventually leading the department in 2018. By 2023, he managed Marketing Services, overseeing digital communication, market research, and customer service. He held degrees in Communication Sciences and an MBA, with prior experience in public relations and marketing agencies.
Beyond his professional achievements, Castelli was a passionate rugby player and coach at Hindú Club in Don Torcuato. He played over 270 matches for the first team, served as captain, and coached youth and senior squads. In recognition of his embodiment of the club's values, he received the prestigious Captain General award in December 2021. He was also a devoted fan of the Racing Club football team.
Today we say goodbye with deep sorrow to Ale Castelli, a player with more than 270 matches in the club's first team, captain of the '79 squad, youth and senior team coach, father, husband, son, and a great friend.
Colleagues remember Castelli as a committed professional, admired for his work ethic and kindness. Despite his illness, diagnosed in 2020, he maintained optimism and a fighting spirit. Even after a surgery in December and a recent visit to the company, he showed a strong will to continue. His secondary school, Colegio Pilgrims, also shared a message of remembrance, highlighting his resilience and positive impact.
With great sadness we say goodbye to Ale Castelli, former student and Pilgrims Award winner from the X cohort. We accompany his family with our prayers and embrace his friends from the cohort.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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