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Santina Verdolino Obituary
Sally's husband of 47 years, John Verdolino passed away in 1985. Sally is survived by her devoted children, David A. Verdolino and his wife Claudia of Voluntown, CT, Paul J. Verdolino and his wife Donna of Grafton, Jean M. Marketkar and his wife Nandu of Boylston; two sisters, Anna Perrone of Worcester and Mary Lefrancois of Orange; seven grandchildren, Jocelyn Ascenzi and her husband Michael, Neil Marketkar, Rebecca, Bryan, Amy, Michael and Sean Verdolino and his wife Christine; three great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Carmen and Paul Gallo, and five sisters, Rose Fillipone, Josephine Rose, Phyllis Bailey, Natalina Armendo and Lucy Floran all pre deceased her.
Sally was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Anastasis (Tufano) Gallo. Sally grew up in Worcester, moved to Auburn for over 62 years before returning to Worcester in 2002.
Sally once worked as a Nurse Aide for the former Worcester City Hospital. During World War II, Sally was one of the famed "Rosie the Riveter" for the Reed & Prince Company and a member of the Civil Defense Patrol.
Sally was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Auburn, its Choir, Senior Citizen's group and Catholic Women's League. Sally was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, whose enjoyment revolved around her family, being with them and watching them grow, her garden and reading her many perodicals. Over the years Santina contributed to many charities throughout her life.
Sally's funeral will be held Wednesday, December 17th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St. Auburn. Burial will follow in St John Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 17th in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 1 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn.
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Susan Warren
December 15, 2008
Aunt Sally, you were the sweetest and kindest person I know ... and you made great root beer floats!
You will be sorely missed,
XOXO
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