July 13, 1941 to Nov. 22, 2023

In Branford, Michael “Mikey” Castiglione, 82, passed away peacefully Nov. 22, 2023, at Hospice in Branford. Born in New Haven, he lived in Northford for the early part of his life, and since 1968, he resided with his late wife Elaine of 57 years in Branford. He was the son of the late Salvatore and Nelle Castiglione of Northford.

He is survived by sons Jason Michael Castiglione (Kristen) of West Lake, Florida, and Marc Jon Castiglione (Anna) of Branford; sisters, Elaine Mandy and Roberta Flagge; 10 nieces and nephews; and his beloved granddaughters, Gianna Rae Castiglione of Branford, Kristina Lorenzo Bishop (James) of River View, Florida; and four great-grandchildren, Rowan, Asher, Harlow Jade, and Laken Bishop.

He attended the University of Bridgeport, where he studied industrial and graphic design, later going on to become marketing services manager of several local companies, which included U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Burndy Corporation, several agencies, and Echlin Manufacturing Company, where he retired from in 2001. He started, owned, and operated The Frame Gallery of Branford for 18 years before selling it in 1992. He served proudly in the Connecticut National Guard from 1963 to 1969 as a medical specialist. He and his late wife Elaine spent many winters following their retirement basking in the warmth of the Florida sun in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Dec. 4 at St. Mary Church of St. John Bosco Parish in Branford. His ashes were interred next to his wife, Elaine Castiglione, in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford, immediately following Mass.

In lieu of flowers, any donations should be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice of Branford, or St. Jude Cancer Research Hospital for Children.