Len Castellano
Hometown: Born in Queens NY and moved out to Long Island.
When did you first join the ski club? 2023
Favorite ski resort? Big Sky, Montana, Vail, Colorado
What’s the best trip (traveling wise) you ever had?
I have to say Hawaii for my Honeymoon or I'll get in a fight! 😂 But I think it is a tie between our 14-day cruise to the Eastern Med for our 25th anniversary or Bare Boat Sailing on the Caribbean.
If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?
Somewhere on the beach with quick access to an airport to go skiing.
Are you a member of any other clubs or organizations?
I am currently Chairman for the American Filtration Society
What’s your favorite seat on an airplane?
Aisle seat but more specifically the two-seat exit aisle on Southwest with my wife. No middle seat.
How many countries have you visited outside the US?
Canada, England, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Italy, France, Monaco, Greece, Dominican Republic, Netherlands
What is your favorite zoo animal?
Polar Bears
What is your favorite candy or treat?
Toblerone
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
Beef Tendon, Jellyfish, Crickets
What is your favorite dessert?
Tie between Tiramisu and Creme Brulee
What is your favorite hobby?
Skiing, Cooking, Exercise
What are your other favorite sports to participate in?
Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Pickleball
What are your favorite sports to watch?
Football, Basketball and Hockey
What crazy activities do you dream of trying someday?
Skydiving
Do you have any hidden talents? What can you do?
I'm a great procrastinator, Great at math and science. Fixing things.
Where and when would you time-travel, if it were possible?
To either meet Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton or Leonardo DaVinci.
What show did you binge watch embarrassingly fast?
Banshee.....don't ask but great. Also, Schitt's Creek and Yellowstone.
What movie can you rewatch over and over again?
Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Constantine, John Wick.
What is your favorite holiday? Xmas
What is your favorite job you’ve ever had?
When I first started out in the mid '80s. I worked with Dr. David B Pall and Isaac Vasserman. Two incredible mentors.
Who is your favorite cartoon character and why?
The Ant & the Aardvark. Voices of Jackie Mason and John Byner
During the pandemic did you learn a new skill or improve an old one?
Tried to be good at working from home but was never good at it and couldn't wait to go back to the office. Did play a lot more piano though.
Do you have a famous (or infamous) relative or some other kind of celebrity connection?
My father looked exactly like Richard Castellano (Clemenza) from The Godfather. Same last name but no proof.