Vivian Castiglia

Vivian Jean Williams Castiglia, 59, of Long Beach, passed away on September 10, 2021.

Vivian was born in Wiggins, MS to Marshall and Sandra Williams, Sr. of Biloxi on October 4, 1961.  She married Frank Castiglia, Jr. on July 10, 1982, at Woolmarket Baptist Church. Vivian graduated from D’iberville High. She was a resident of Long Beach for 30 years, a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and The Carnival Association of Long Beach. Vivian loved to paint, to cook, to spend time with her friends and family, and to play with her grandbabies.

Vivian is preceded in death by her mother, Sandra “Jeannie” Williams; her sister, Elizabeth Graham; and her father-in-law, Frank Castiglia, Sr.

Vivian is survived by her husband of 39 years, Frankie Castiglia; her daughter, Laura (Jared) Clay and their two boys, Cooper and Carter Clay;  her son, Christopher (Daion) Castiglia and their two children, Livia Rowan and Maddux; her Father, Marshall “Bob” Williams, Sr.; her siblings, Marshall (Jennifer) Williams, Jr., Brent (Becky) Williams, Cindy (Rickey) Hood, Sandra (Jackie) Parker; her mother-in-law, Fay Castiglia; her in-laws, Russell Castiglia, Cheryl (Howell) Yarbrough; Julie (Terrell) Lafontaine;  numerous nieces and nephews; and many great friends.

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00, Saturday, September 18, 2021, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 with Fr. Mike Austin, celebrant.  Burial will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens in Long Beach.

Pallbearers will be Bert Bertucci, Kim Fulton, Rickey Hood, Terrell Lafontaine, Billy Thornton, and Pat Worth.

Memorials may be given to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E Beach Blvd, Long Beach, MS 39560 or a charity of your choice.

The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com