Joan M. Castelli

Joan (Moss-Vernon) Castelli, 86, of Manchester, formerly of Guilford, Andover and Windsor, beloved wife of the late Louis Castelli passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Manchester Manor. She was born on June 8, 1931 in New York City, daughter of the late Philip and Irene (Bradford) Moss-Vernon. Joan was raised in Great Britain and came to the United States in the early 50's. She kept her beautiful accent and British charm until the very end. Joan was employed in her early years at Gilbert Lane Employment Agency and later opened and operated her own employment agency, J.M.V. Associates. An accomplished equestrian in her youth in Great Britain, she taught riding in South Glastonbury for many years. Joan remained passionate about horses throughout her life. She is survived by her son, Dino Castelli and his wife, Patti of Windsor, her two daughters, Gina Boyle and her husband Marc of Loveland, CO. and Joanne Castelli and her partner Rick Bonyun of Andover, her four loving grandchildren; Melanie Gorski and her husband Bob, Shannon Scharffbillig and her husband Nick, James Boyle and Cameron Lewis and her cherished great grandchildren; Emma, Benjamin and James Gorski. Joan also leaves her sister, Betty Webster of Toronto, Canada and her brother, Peter Moss-Vernon and his wife, Hazel of Wales, United Kingdom and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses and aides of the East wing at Manchester Manor for the love and comfort they gave our mom particularly in her final days. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family in East Cemetery, Manchester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter, 659 Tower Ave, 1st floor, Hartford, CT 06112-1269. Holmes Funeral Home, Manchester has care of the arrangements. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com


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