Judith L. Castellese

April 18, 1942 - December 23, 2018

Judith L. Castellese, 76 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her son's home in Southgate, Michigan. Born April 18, 1942 in Delray, Michigan, Judy was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian (Michaelis) Dalton. Judy was a 1960 graduate of Lincoln Park High School where she was a student teacher. On January 13, 1988 Judy married John Castellese, Jr. in Monroe. Sadly, he preceded her in death on March 26, 2003. Judy was employed as the Deli Manager at Allied Supermarkets in Plymouth, Michigan for 15 years. She retired in November of 1988. Judy will be remembered as a kind and loving lady who enjoyed sewing, reading and time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. Judy is survived by three loving children; Fred W. Keskeny of Newport, MI, Kenneth R. (Sandy) Keskeny of Southgate, MI and Janet M. Geierman of Monroe, five step children; Jennie Marie (Joe) Burt of Monroe, Valinda M. Jonas of Monroe, Lori A. Castellese of Inglis, FL, Marcine E. Smith of Naples, FL and Sabrina M. Phillips of Monroe, 13 cherished grandchildren, five treasured great grandchildren, a brother; Arthur A. Dalton of Onsted, MI, a sister; Janet K. Bullock of Riverview, MI, and three step sisters; Barbara (Don) Wismeg of Florida, Kathy Renner of Wyandotte, MI and Sue Lane of Columbiaville, MI. In addition to her husband and parents, Judy was preceded in death by her step father; Frank Renner, a step son; Phillip J. Castellese, and a brother; Michael E. Dalton. In keeping with Judy's wishes cremation has been held. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 in the chapel at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, 18303 Allen Rd, Brownstown Twp, MI, 48192 at 11:00 AM. Her family will greet friends beginning at 10:30 AM. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. The Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161, is assisting Judy's family with funeral arrangements.