Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Castruccio, Anne A. November 18, 2009
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Virginian-Pilot  November 20, 2009
VIRGINIA BEACH - Anne A. Castruccio, 82, of Christiansted, St. Croix, daughter of 
Karl and Anne Arleth (deceased) of San Mateo, Calif., and loving spouse of retired 
U.S. Navy Capt. Nicholas A. Castruccio, of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, lost 
her battle with ovarian cancer on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at 
her "hurricane hideaway" on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk. Anne passed peacefully 
surrounded by her extensive, loving family.

Anne was born Aug. 9, 1927, in Los Angeles. She attended UCLA as an art major. 
Anne interrupted her studies to exchange vows with Ensign Nicholas Castruccio on 
June 26, 1948, at Holy Family Church in South Pasadena, Calif. Thereafter, she 
accompanied her husband at various Naval stations across the USA. While being a 
solid "Navy wife," she raised six children: five daughters, Carolyn, Constance, 
Nicolette, Susanne and Cecile, and a son, Anthony. Her children provided her with 
much joy and support. She was blessed with 15 grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.

Not only was Anne a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, but a 
successful businesswoman. She owned a well-respected art gallery and shop called 
"Many Hands" in Christiansted, St. Croix, for more than 15 years. During this time 
she was instrumental in providing the direction that allowed many young artists to 
develop successful art careers. Anne was also instrumental in developing an outlet 
for crafts made by handicapped individuals at the St. Croix Sheltered Workshop - 
they loved their "Miss Annie." Anne served on the Virgin Islands Council of the 
Art, by invitation of the governor, for many years. Throughout St. Croix, Anne was 
known for her generosity and welcoming smile.

Anne's greatest accomplishment was her family. She is survived by her husband of 
61 years, Nicholas A. Castruccio of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; her brother, 
Karl Arleth, of Houston, Texas; and her sister, Jane Herbst Butler, of Monterey, 
Calif.; five daughters, Carolyn Castruccio, of St. Croix, Constance Law, of 
Portsmouth, Nicolette Jelinek, of Virginia Beach, Susanne Castruccio, of Norfolk, 
Cecile Castruccio-DeReu, of St. Croix, and a son, Anthony Castruccio, of 
Pleasanton, Calif. The grandchildren and great-grandchildren will sorely miss 
their "Mimi." Anne is survived by family and friends too numerous to mention and 
her beloved "Cruzan Golden Girls".

The family would like to thank Personal Touch Hospice Team and Bon Secours DePaul 
Medical Center nurses and doctors for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Anne's memory to the National 
Ovarian Cancer Coalition (www.ovarian.org) or Personal Touch Homecare and Hospice, 
5505 Robin Hood Road, Norfolk, VA 23513.

A celebration of life Mass will be held at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 
on Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Luke Policicchio, O.S.B., officiating. Burial at 
St. Mary's Cemetery, Norfolk, to follow. A memorial celebration in St. Croix to 
follow at a later date.

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