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John Castellani

New Britain, Connecticut

Aug 23, 1926 – May 11, 2021 (Age 94)

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BORN
August 23, 1926
DIED
May 11, 2021
AGE
94
LOCATION
New Britain, Connecticut

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John Louis Castellani passed away May 11, 2021 at the age of 94. Born in New Britain August 23, 1926, he was the only son of Louis and Sarah Hurley Castellani. He was predeceased by his sister Dorothy DiPietro, Nephew David & Diane Frederick and Sally Ann DiPietro Zyjewski . John lived a full...

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Johnny was a spirited fella who always had me laughing. While living in Milwaukee overlooking the lake, he often spent fanciful hours talking with his displayed stuffed animals, calling them all friends. Sharing evenings at Elsa's were awesome, as were tickling the ivories on his grand piano in his law office. We share a whimsical heart. XOXO Linda Louise Solati Whitefish Bay Wis

John was a larger than life man, that had a wonderful impact on my mother Margery´s life, and ` just in the nick of time´, for many of her later years. It was then I got to know John as the kind hearted, interesting, fun and complex man he was. Our time together spanned Milwaukee, South Central Wisconsin, Chicago, New Britain as well the Connecticut shore. We stayed friends for many years after my Mom´s passing and John regaled me with many a spirited tale, often over a meal and a glass of...

I remember when "Uncle" John would come to visit on Penn Ave, in his Cadillac convertible... as we ran to greet him, he made us go back across the street because we didn´t look both ways... to this day, I still think of him when I cross the street... may you all find comfort in your memories

Exceedingly kind and wise and faithful, John was the friend you needed when you needed a friend most. Thank you for the time we shared. God bless you and keep you always. Your Pal, EJ EJ

Maryjane, Linda and Bill,

Sorry to hear about the passing of your Uncle. He lived quite a full life.

Sincerely, Michael

John was a great friend and mentor; every day was special and full of gratitude. As an attorney, he helped countless folks through their tough times. He thoroughly enjoyed time with ‘the boys’ at Darby’s, Elsa’s, and every Bucks game. But over the many years, John was mostly a devoted friend to Betty, Lillian and Margery. Throughout his almost 60 years in Milwaukee, he always talked about his family back home, returning to Connecticut four or five times every single year. When St Peter...

What a great guy I was so proud to have known him he leaves a great legacy life to his soul

Jean and I extend our condolences to the family of Coach. He was a terrific lawyer, coach and person. I enjoyed our conversations about the law and sports.

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.