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James Castelli Obituary

James P. Castelli, 41, died at home in Waterford, CT in August 2022. James was raised in Farmington, CT and graduated from Farmington High School in 1999. He was a generous person with a great sense of humor. James excelled at every sport he played and was a dedicated fan of his beloved NY Yankees. He was a born foodie who enjoyed cooking for others. James was an accomplished poker player and even earned a poker room jacket for getting a royal flush at Foxwoods. He liked to travel and spend time fishing on Martha's Vineyard.

He is survived by his mother, Paula Castelli, of Punta Gorda, FL; father, Donald Castelli, of Punta Gorda, FL; sisters Sarah Castelli and her husband, Brian Bouchard, of Unionville, CT; Molly Castelli Sawrun and her husband, Dereck Sawrun, of Venice, FL; niece Clementine Sawrun; aunt and uncle, Karen and Robert Nolan, of Rotunda West, FL; cousin, Jeffrey Brushie and his family, of San Diego, CA; and devoted friend Stephanie Koegler and her family, of Madison, CT.

We will miss you. Services will be private.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 11, 2022.

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Joslin Taber

January 4, 2023

I’m so deeply saddened to hear of James’s passing. I was always so fond of him and prayed everyday for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the family during this time.

Joe Pandolfi

December 21, 2022

Don and family.......Trapper and me were saddened to hear of your loss, and equally surprised to find out you were residing in FL........ look us up if you're ever in the Daytona area....
Joe (aka Junkyard) Pandolfi....386-290-8299

Patrick Dow

December 18, 2022

To the Castelli family,
Our deepest condolences to you on your loss of James. May he rest in peace.
Patrick Dow and the Dow Family

Tony Munno

December 14, 2022

Sorry for the loss of your son

Mary Ann

December 12, 2022

Dear Don & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of James. I will cherish happy memories of time spent together at HH.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Privitera

Mark A. Console

December 11, 2022

Don and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of James.

Sincerely,
Mark A. Console

Donald Raymond

December 11, 2022

Dear Paula,Don, Sarah,Molly I´m so sorry for you loss, i Remember James coming to the Hartford Harley store with Sarah and Molly, my thoughts and prayers are with you all . Don Raymond your old mailman,

Carl and AnnMarie Pavano

December 11, 2022

Don, Paula and family just got the courant, I am really sorry about loos of your son, as a parent, this is the worst thing that could happen to us. It´s been a long time, and both of us are very sorry. Carl and AnnMarie Pavano

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