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Anthony Castellano Obituary
Anthony L. "Tony" Castellano, 82, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Yale-New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael Campus with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Ellen Faughnan Castellano. Tony was born in New Haven on February 27, 1938 and was the son of the late Anthony Castellano Sr. and Mary Grace Barrese Castellano. He had worked as a purchasing agent for 36 years at the former Avco. Tony was a member of the Branford and West Haven Italian American Clubs. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed watching horse racing, the Red Sox, playing softball and playing cards, especially poker. Most of all Tony loved spending time with his family, who he loved unconditionally and was always the "life of the party". Father of Mary Ellen Rodman (Michael Dalton), Anthony C. Castellano (Cheryl), Patricia Castellano (Patrick Vitello) and Jenifer Macauley (Sean). Grandfather of Amanda, Steven and Sophia Castellano, Kelsey and Allison Rodman, Kate and Jack Macauley. Brother of Joseph Castellano (Pamela) and the late Frank Castellano. The visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Funeral services will be held at a later date.
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Kate and Jack Macauley
April 14, 2020
My poppy was the nicest man in the world. Even though it was sad for him to go he now rests in peace with his mother, father, brother, and friends.We will miss him dearly but he will always be in our hearts.
- Kate and Jack Macauley.
March 27, 2020
So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was great
to work and to play ball with, as well as being a friend. I had a dual connection with Tony, having grown up with the Faughnans in Prospect Beach, and then working at Avco with him.
Jim (Porter) Mathews
Gene Palmieri
March 27, 2020
Tony great guy an husband wonderful brother in law very sorry to ellen an family
Lois Carofano
March 26, 2020
I am so sorry. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and wonderful friend. He will always be remembered. Love Lois
March 26, 2020
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all now!
Love and sympathy,
Carolyn & Gerald Kelly
Frank &
March 25, 2020
Sorry to here about his passing. Sending you all our love and prayers
March 25, 2020
Dear Jen, Patty, Mrs. Castellano and family,
We were deeply sorry to learn of your father's death. We know how much Kelly loved both your parents and how kind they have always been to her. Please accept our condolences and know we will keep your Dad and all of you in our hearts and prayers.
With great affection,
Dinah and Vin Virgulto
March 25, 2020
Ellen and Family,
On behalf of my whole family we are so sad in the loss of Tony. He truly
was a special man, a gentleman, and a great family man. We all loved him. I feel awful that I cannot be with you during this time but sending my heartfelt sympathy.
Love, Tess
Bill Birney
March 25, 2020
My condolencesto Tonys family. Tony and I were in home room 108 at HHS class of 1955 and were in many classes together. I used to see him on Hubbard Place inthe 50s & 60s when visiting the Papas who were his across the street neighbors.
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