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Official Obituary of

Carmella Santaniello

September 3, 1923 ~ January 3, 2025 (age 101) 101 Years Old

Carmella Santaniello Obituary

 

A model of love and unwavering strength, Carmella (Millie), 101, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, leaving an enduring legacy of kindness, warmth, and the most delicious homemade eggplant parmesan.

Her radiant smile and infectious laughter lit up every room she entered, and her devotion to her family was unparalleled. She cherished her role as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, always offering a listening ear and sage advice. Her spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Carmella was predeceased by her husband, Tom.  She is survived by her daughter, Patricia and her husband Steve; her son Tom and his partner Steve; her grandson, Stephen, his wife Tanya and their daughter Laila; her granddaughter, Maria, her husband Mike,their daughter, Alexa, and son, Brady and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carmella Santaniello, please visit our floral store.


Services

Viewing
Monday
January 13, 2025

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Layton's Home For Funerals
250 W. Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731

Viewing
Tuesday
January 14, 2025

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Layton's Home For Funerals
250 W. Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday
January 14, 2025

11:30 AM
Church of Saint Pius X
300 West Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731

Interment
Tuesday
January 14, 2025

1:30 PM
Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery
350 Province Line Road
North Hanover Township, NJ 08501

Donations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/

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