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Santarella Kivlin Obituary


Santarella D. Kivlin VIRGINIA BEACH - Santarella D. Kivlin, 76, went to be with the Lord Sept. 8, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Santo and Elesa DiDonato. She was involved in the Women's Club at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Kivlin, of 47 years; one sister, Rosina Millett; one brother, Frankie DiDonato and his wife Adrian; and many loving nieces and nephews. She will truly be missed. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. A service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 5345 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. The burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church Building Fund. Condolences can be made to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 9, 2008.

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