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Cataldina Santia Obituary

Cataldina

(Mancini) Santia

Birmingham - Age 98, February 21, 2018.

Beloved wife of the late Ezio. Loving mother of Gino Santia (the late Margo) and Irene Santia. Proud and loving Nonni of her grandchildren Gina, Gino, Rocco (Brooke), Neil (Leah) and Marco (Lacie) and her great-grandchildren Ezio, Renzo, Sophia, Natalia, Mateo, Liliana, Marco, Sabrina and Angelina. Dear sister of Josephine Paolella and the late Angelina Bonanni, Saturnina Catenaro and Giovaannina) Tomei.

Visitation Sunday 3-8 PM with a 7 PM Vigil at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Monday 9:30 AM until time of 10 AM Mass at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr (S. of 25 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Entombment, Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Memorial contributions will be used for Masses

Published by The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press on Feb. 25, 2018.
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Dear Gino & Irene:
This is Bob Olsen the once little boy that was your neighbor in the 1960s. We visited a couple times with your mother, Cataldina & Irene about 4 or 5 years ago.. Both her & your father were outstanding people. They were always great neighbors & my parents, Ole & Ginny remembered them well after they retired to Northwest Arkansas. Proof of their wonderful life was their wonderful son & daughter. May God comfort you with your memories of them. My wife, Mary Ann was very touched by your mother's personality.

Sincerely,

Bob Olsen

Bob Olsen

Family Friend

November 25, 2018

Irene, God Bless you and your family, please know our thoughts and prayers for your family be with you! God Bless!

Jim/Pam Ciotti

Friend

March 4, 2018

Very sorry for the loss. Prayers to the family.
Chris and Mishalle Johnson (Thomas Miller's granddaughter, Pam Miller's daughter)

Mishalle Johnson

Family Friend

February 27, 2018

ToThe family of Catalina santia
We offer our thoughts and prays at your time of sadness

Buddy and nancy Birrell

Friend

February 27, 2018

Mrs. Santia I remember you since 45 years ago. You always looked the same, you never changed! You always had a smile for everyone. Such a nice lady. I am so sorry Gino and Irene , God bless you both and your family. She was one of a kind. She will be missed.

Pam Yirovec

Friend

February 26, 2018

Ms. Santia was such a lovely woman !!! She was a lot of fun to hang out with and had a GREAT sense of humor. Up until her last days she was as darling as she was in the picture of her when was 15 that is at Gino's. I will and know of many others who will miss her greatly. RIP! Love you! XOXOXO ...

Julie and Bill Jolley

Friend

February 26, 2018

Dear Catherine,

I will miss you dearly, especially our week-end telephone conversations. I have always wished that we lived closer to each other. I have many wonderful memories of my childhood visits with you, Etzio, Gino and Irene. I loved your homemade Italian cooking. I will never forget Etzio teaching us how to make Italian sausage and all of our relatives having dinner in the basement listening to music from the jukebox. So often I miss my Italian family. Carry my love and greetings to all that are in Heaven especially my sister Renee.

I Love You,
Celeste

Celeste Santia

Family

February 26, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Prayers sent for the Santia family

Pam/Lyle Wood/Wilson

Family Friend

February 26, 2018

My Sweet Catherine, It is a sad day when we will no longer hear your voice, smell your delicious food cooking and hear your Italian voice and laughter. So many memories. Loved it when you visited in Ca. Loved eating your Gnocchi. Loved when we visited you and you and Etzio bought the girls their first snow boots. Gino and Irene were in their teens. I wasn't that much older. You and your family will forever have a special place in my heart. Your star will remain bright and forever give us peace. Lovingly, ZelmaI

Zelma Ono

Family

February 25, 2018

Tony and I ( unable to come ) would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Gino, Irene and families. We will always remember Cataldina's kindness and generosity. Her smile will always be present in our memories.Z d

Alberta Cerilli

Friend

February 25, 2018

I am so glad to have know Cataldina, she will be missed. What a great Legacy

Byron Cancelmo

Family Friend

February 25, 2018

Our deepest sympathy and caring thoughts are with all of the Santia family.

May your special memories of this lovely and kind lady be your comfort.

God's Blessings,
Rose and Rick Gooley

Rose and Rick Gooley

Family Friend

February 25, 2018

What cani say about a woman who is the most amazion person i know,i loved her like a mother, so well liked and loved by everyone, o catherine you will be missed so much , your heart was so big and giving , you have left a void in a lot of people's lifes , i know you have left one in mine,
you will always be remembered, may you RIP, love your first cousins nellie, my prayers to gino and irene and all the family , god bless you all.

natalie giannone

Family

February 24, 2018

Dearest Beloved Aunt Catherine,

I love you so much, will miss you with my whole heart, and truly wish I could be with the family during this time. Perhaps it wasn't meant to be, for whatever reason, I don't understand; I will hold you, Irene, and Gino in my thoughts and prayers throughout the weekend and beyond.

I have such wonderful memories visiting Michigan as a child, I will never forget. I can hear your voice now, Catherine, and so grateful to have spent some time with you last September.

Rest in peace Cataldina, no more suffering. Say hello to Uncle Etzio, Grandma Gabriella, Grandpa Lorenzo, Sister Renee, Uncle John, and all the Santias in heaven.

All my love from California, Suzanne Santia-Gorham

Suzanne Santia-Gorham

Family

February 24, 2018

May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.

The Wujek-Calcaterra Family

February 25, 2018

Mrs. Santia are Queen Bee: In life they say we should not be judged by those we have loved but by those whom have love us. In my life I have never ever experienced anyone that has given more Love or been more loved then you. I will always cherish all of our times together in the kitchen not realizing then you were not only teaching me how to prepare meals but also teaching me how to prepare myself for what lies ahead in my life. Be proud in knowing that you and Mr S have left a wonderful Legacy behind. The hearts and mines that you have touched are too many to count. My lessons from you learned in the kitchen and as well as in life I will cherished forever for you have made me a better person. You may no longer be here with us in physical form but rest assure you will always be in our hearts and mines forever. I will miss you Jack

Jack Birrell

Son

February 23, 2018

Mrs. Santia was such a wonderful lady whom we had the pleasure of knowing for almost 40 years. She always greeted us and our family with smiles and warmth. We will always cherish our wonderful memories of Mrs. Santia and her special son. Gino. All the Santia family, Irene and and all the Santia Grandcildren will be in our thoughts and prayers!

Love to all, Jerry and Jane

JERRY AND JANE WATSON

Family Friend

February 23, 2018

Mrs. Santia was one of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever met!! I always's sought her out whenever she was at the restaurant!! She will dearly missed by all! our loss is now heavens Gift!! May God Forever Hold her Dearly in his Hands!!

Dallas Coleman Jr.

Family Friend

February 23, 2018

Rest in piece Mama Sanita.

Rodney Hepinstall

Family

February 23, 2018

We're so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful woman your mother was. She will be missed. Love, Bette and Alan

Bette Coopland

February 22, 2018

Cara Zia Catalina You will be deeply missed for your smile, your caring ways and your love. You welcomed us into your home with open arms. How fortunate we were to be with you! We have many wonderful memories. Now you are an angel in heaven, smiling down upon us.

Carol Santia

Family

February 22, 2018

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