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Linda Santopietro Obituary
Born March 19, 1947, in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Standridge and Ruth (Williams) Standridge. She moved to Huntington, in 1995 coming from Longmeadow. She attended the Lynwood Adventist Academy in Lynwood, California. She received her bachelor's degree in English from the University of California Los Angeles and was a graduate of Harvard Law School.
Prior to moving to New England, she had been a pharmaceutical industry lawyer in New Jersey. She was a member of Norwich Hill Congregational Church in Huntington, a member of the Red Hat Society and the Cat Fanciers Association.
She leaves her husband of 40 years, Albert R. Santopietro; a son Spencer W. Santopietro of Mountain View, California; two daughters, Hope E. Perry of Umea, Sweden, and Anna S. Vieira and husband Pedro of Cumberland, Rhode Island; a brother Roger Standridge of Woodlake Village, California; half-sisters Wendy Doeh of Hermosa Beach, California, and Shirley Chaffin of Lincoln, Nebraska; and four grandchildren, Calvin, Lydia, Bella and Eva.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m. at the Norwich Hill Congregational Church, Searle Road, Huntington. Calling hours will precede the funeral service at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Central New England Region, 59 Bobala Road, Holyoke, MA 01040.
O'Brien Hilltown Community Funeral Home in Huntington, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Santopietro
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Lou Barden
April 11, 2020
Think of you and Albert often, Linda. I believe that you would appreciate that most people now are learning to social distance and stay home during this pandemic. God bless your Rest.
Susan Adler
April 3, 2015
I miss you. You will be remembered
Norval & Barbara Morgan
March 21, 2015
To the Family of Linda ~ Our Fond memories & casual visit with Linda was in July 2011 at the wedding of Spencer & Gillian - Thoughts are with You ~ Keep up the Spirit..Norval & Barbara Morgan
Lou and Rob Barden
March 16, 2015
Love and Blessed Peace. May warm memories comfort you always.
Jolene Diver
March 14, 2015
I will miss you.
Richard & Barbara Cranson
March 12, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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