MARCH 12, 1926 – JANUARY 21, 2019
Jennie Castiglia of Bardonia passed away peacefully on Monday January 21, 2019. She was 92 years old. Jennie was born in the Bronx on March 12, 1926 to Gioacchino Ricotta and Domenica Campagna
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Benedetto; her children Izzy, Josephine and husband Joseph Simone; 5 grandchildren and their respective spouses – Christopher and Nicole Castiglia, Grace and Matt Dunn, Johnny and Jessica Simone, Jennifer and Patrick Silva, Joanna and Marc Brea.
In addition she is survived by 9 great grandchildren: Carly, Louis, Michael, Lilliana, Mia, Milania, Nina, Christopher and Layla.
She is also survived by her brother Jack Ricotta.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 25th, from 2 - 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, 321 South Main St. New City, NY 10956. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 26th, at 11:30 AM at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church located at 36 West Nyack Road, Nanuet NY 10954 followed by interment at St. Anthony’s cemetery.