Ann Rosalie Mucchiari Castellon of Branford passed away on Feb. 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 5, 1931, daughter of the late Antonio and Lena Minando Mucchiari. She had worked as a legal secretary and, after marriage, worked for her family business, Castellon Bros. Bakery in Branford, for many years.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, Henry Castellon, Jr.; and their children, MaryLee Collopy of Branford, Anthony (Cindy) Castellon of Branford, and Patti (Mark) Kennedy of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren, Tracy and Jim Collopy, Stephen, Allison, and Brian Castellon, Zachary (Kaitlin Ponce) Kennedy, and Amanda (Ryan) Wernli and one great-grandchild, Henry Kennedy.

The family would like to thank the caregivers from Euro-American Homecare, Peggy Dowd, and Ann’s very caring neighbors and friends for their love and support.

Ann was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph and Frank Mucchiari.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in St. John Bosco Parish at St. Mary Church, 731 Main Street, Branford. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. The visiting hour prior to Mass is from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home. For an online memorial and guest book, see www.wsclancy.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ann’s name to Home Care Plus Community Healthcare & Hospice.