Joyce M. Santore

ANSONIA: Joyce M. (Severino) Santore, age 87, entered eternal rest on December 13, 2023, at Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Santore.

     Joyce was born in Derby on March 29, 1936, daughter of the late Louis and Rose Mezzatesta Severino. A lifelong resident of Ansonia, Joyce was employed as a Paraprofessional at Peck and Prendergast elementary schools in Ansonia for over thirty-five years. Joyce loved vacationing to the Caribbean, especially Aruba. She liked trips to the casino and attending musicals and concerts. Her most enjoyable hobby was cooking. Joyce will lovingly be missed by all. 

     Joyce leaves to cherish her memory, sons, Brian Santore of Kona, Hawaii, and Mark Santore (Teresa) of Holland, MA, a daughter, Cheryl Segaline (Gene Jr.) of West Haven, a brother, Ronald Severino (Susan) of Ansonia, sisters, Connie Fiondella (Philip) of Shelton and Rose Ann Favreau (Warren) of Ansonia, grandchildren, Lindsay Dodge (Paul Fietel) of Meriden, Gene Segaline III of Wallingford, Michael Segaline of Greenville, SC, David Segaline (Nicole Bednarz) of Shelton, Pualei Heu (Kahekili) of Hawaii, Amanda Knecht (Kevin) of Wallingford and Samantha Tropiano (Tommy) of Branford, great-grandchildren, Jenna, Leah and Kayla Fietel, Vera Tropiano, Konane, Nawaii, Alohi and Nahe Heu, Gene IV, Tessani, Cecilia and Austin Segaline, Kenzie, Kaeden and Melah Knecht, along with several nieces and nephews. 

     Relatives and friends may greet the family and pay their respects on Monday, December 18, 2023, from 9:00-10:30 am in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. Her funeral will then proceed to the Church of the Assumption, in Ansonia, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia. To sign Joyce’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit, www.spinelliricciutifh.com.