Lisa Marie Castellanos, 61, of Rhinebeck, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.
Born June 26, 1960, in Thornwood, NY, she was the daughter of Richard and Joan Walsh D'Angelo.
A graduate of John Jay High School and SUNY New Paltz, she was a Spanish Teacher for many years until her retirement.
Lisa was an avid painter and reader, and also wrote short stories and poetry in English and Spanish.
On April 15, 1978, in Hopewell Junction, she married Felipe V. Castellanos. Her husband of 43 years survives at home.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two daughters, Francisca and Julie Castellanos, both of Red Hook; two sons, Philip Castellanos and wife, Emily, of Red Hook, and Alexander Castellanos of Rhinebeck; and eight grandchildren, Gianna, Maverick, Bella, PJ, Massimo, Amelia, Finley, and Calvin.
She is also survived by one sister, Lynda Steriti; two brothers, Michael and Ricky D'Angelo; and her beloved Jack Russell Terrier Chihuahua, Chito.
Calling hours will be from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, Monday, July 19th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation will follow.
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