Candace Harriet “Candy” Castellano, 75, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:58 P.M. Friday February 23, 2024, at her home. She was born April 2, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Don and Harriet Robertson. She married Anthony Carmen Castellano on December 19, 1970. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter, Dawn Paulsen of Batavia, IL; two sons, Anthony (Celeste) Castellano, Jr. of Savannah, GA, and Gino (Michelle) Castellano of Cleveland, TN; two sisters, Pam Rank of Bolingbrook, IL and Lynn (Frank) Nusbaum of Houston, TX; one brother, Mark (Michelle) Robertson of Bartlett, IL; eleven grandchildren, Johnathon, Michael, Cheyenne, Chase, Mollie, Sabrina, Gino Glenn, Elektra, Michaelangelo, Leonardo, and Gino Mario; two great-grandchildren, Adalynn and Azariah; and nine nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Candy was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Harriet Robertson.
Throughout her life, Candy held various jobs. She had worked as a waitress at various restaurants, was a caretaker for pets, and delivered Just the Facts news publication to Hoopeston and surrounding towns.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and no services will be held.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Candy’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
