Myrna Gisela Castillo

Myrna Gisela Castillo, 52, of New Britain, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Annie Castillo-Ferris and William Castillo of New York. She was a New Britain resident most of her life and was a member of St. Mary Church. In addition to her father, she is survived by her son, Humberto A. Rodriguez of Berlin, two step-children, Anita Pappalardo and Paul Rodriguez; her grandchildren, Syenna and Ricky Rodriguez; her sisters, Marisol Castillo of Hartford, Marisela Castillo Martinez and her husband Jose of New Britain, and Alma Castillo of New Jersey; her brothers, William Castillo of New Haven and David Castillo of New York; her boyfriend, Charles Franklin; several nieces and nephews including her special nephew, Anthony Martinez of New Britain; and many friends. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 6-8 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St. New Britain. Burial will be on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family, c/o the funeral home.