Elizabeth Kastelein

Prospect, CT Elizabeth “Betty” Kastelein, 80, wife of Robert Kastelein, went home to be with her Lord and savior on January 6, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Betty was born October 12, 1941 in Passaic, NJ a daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Vroegindewey) Hiltz and lived in Prospect for the past 12 years having formerly lived in Southbury. Betty worked as an aide for many years at both Southbury Training School and River Glen Nursing Home. She enjoyed spending time with her family, was an active member of Christ the King Church and generously gave to others.

In addition to Robert, her husband of 60 years, Betty is survived by her son Kevin Kastelein and his wife Lori; her daughter Debra Smith and her husband David and her son Jason Kastelein and his wife Jennie; her 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, Joshua Kastelein and his wife Ashley and their 2 children, Landon and Gracin; Geoffrey Brainard; Jeremy Kastelein and his wife Amanda and their 3 children, Avery, Easton and Emerson; KasiRagan Wathley and her husband Phillip and their daughter Aisling; Kali Sierra and her husband Ryan and their son Lenox; Karlie Kastelein and Brooke Kastelein.

Calling hours will be Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 4-7pm, with a celebration of life service immediately following at 7:00pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck.