Santo Giuliano

Santo Giuliano, 48, of Rocky Hill, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, while visiting family in Milan, Italy. Born in Siracusa, Italy, he was the beloved son of Sofia (Veca) Giuliano of Rocky Hill, and the late Sebastiano Giuliano. Santo was raised in Wethersfield and graduated from Wethersfield High School. He received his Associate Degree from Springfield College and was formerly employed by Hartford Hospital in the Neuro ICU for many years. Santo was a talented artist and musician and was a passionate fan of the NHL and the NFL. His survivors include his daughter Isabella Giuliano; his brother Sal Giuliano and his wife Cynthia, nephew Alexander Giuliano and niece Olivia Giuliano. He also leaves his aunts and uncles and their families, Dominic and Mary Giuliano of Glastonbury, Frank and Lucy Giuliano of Wethersfield, Mary Fichera of Hartford, Nella Catalano in Italy, Luigi and Bianca DiBernardo of Glastonbury, Carmen and Linda Giuliano of Glastonbury, Lina Cicitta in Australia, Joseph and Laura Veca, and Silvana Veca, all in Milan, Italy. He was pre-deceased by his uncle Bruno Veca, and his uncle and aunt Gino and Josephine Giuliano. His funeral service will begin on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. James Church, Rocky Hill. He will be laid to rest in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Newington Memorial. To share a memory or to express condolences, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.