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Santo TRAFFICANTE Obituary
surround-ed by his loving
family. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Mr. Traffi-cante is survived by his loving family, wife, Geraldine "Gerry" L. Trafficante; sons, Dino Jose and Joseph Frank Trafficante; daughters, Gina M. (Frank) Miranda and Marisa C. (Jay) Brody; grandsons, Luke F. and Ryan F. Miranda; brother, Frank Trafficante; sister, Violet Pullara; godson, Alfred Santo Alessi; nieces and nephews, Mario Pullara, Christine Newton, Alia and Alexa Trafficante, Joely Valenti, and J.C. and Jayme Valenti; and other loving family members. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, July 16, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 N. Himes Ave. Private entombment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph Children' s Hospital Foundation, 2700 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Suite 310, Tampa, FL 33607 or to the Salesian Sisters, 315 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33602, in memory of Santo J. Trafficante. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until time of Mass at the church Friday, July 16. Please send online condolences to www.jgrfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Santo TRAFFICANTE
DE MANISCALCO
July 18, 2010
Dear Trafficante Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Santo's passing. Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts. Sorry we were not able to attend the services. But I am currently working out of the country.
De and John Maniscalco
Michael Tartaro
July 17, 2010
All my Love to the family Michael R. Tartaro
Mark Akey
July 16, 2010
Pancho, Dino & Joseph,
My deepest condolences to the Trafficante family. My thoughts and prayers with you.
Mark Akey (Street Sound)
July 16, 2010
Dear Jerry and Family,
I so sorry hear about Santo. He was always a friend to me when I lived in Florida. We had some good talks, and He will be missed by many people. Arrow Elkas called and gave me the news. I know that he is no longer in pain. My prayers goes out to you Jerry. Opal Lee, Knoxville, Tn
Ramon B. Perez &family
July 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Drew Alessi
July 16, 2010
Dear Gerry & Family,
We are so saddened by Santo's passing. He was one of a kind and will be missed. We have such good memories! Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Love, Drew & Jason
July 16, 2010
Dear Gerry and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. With deepest sympathy and love.
Pilar & Alex Menendez
"Rest in peace Mr.Santo I'm 7 now"
July 16, 2010
Chris and I will never forget Santo's presence at Leia's welcome home party. I will never forget him as a fellow stroke survivor.
Though we are now in New Jersey my heart will forever be with my family in Tampa.
I will be with you in prayer at the hour of Divine Mercy Today.
Love,
Rosalie Rodriguez-Kadelak and family
Hamilton, NJ
July 15, 2010
Dear Gerry, Violet and Frank,
We send sincere sympanthy and condolences on your great loss.
Your cousin Joe& Shirley
Darlene Menendez
July 15, 2010
Desr Gerry, please know that I am thinking of you and never forget the kindness bestowed on me in my difficult time but especially the generosity and affection shown to my daughter and grandson. You and Santo will always have a special place in my heart. With deepest sympathy and love.
July 15, 2010
Dear Gerry and family
We are so sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of your family at the beach condo. Unfortunately we are out of town and will not be able to attend the mass. Please be assured that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. Call anytime if we can be of help or just to talk.
The Grizzaffe Family
Tommy, Vicki, Chris, Lisa and Nick
July 15, 2010
Violet and Family,
My sincere sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family.
I remember Santo as a kind and generous man.
May all the cherished memories help you get through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Lucy Sarcone-Menendez
Sharon Henriquez
July 15, 2010
RIP Santo. You have been in pain too long. I will always remember your perseverance, happiness and smiles at Marisa's wedding.
Sandra Nunez Vandeboe
July 15, 2010
Violet, Pancho and Mario,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved brother and uncle. The love of family and friends will help you through this difficult time. How well I know. My prayers are with you.
Jimmy Schaffer
July 15, 2010
Mrs. Gerry, Gina, Dino, Joe and Marisa - they broke the mold with Traff. Every so often I think of the Jekyll Island and White Lake, NC trip and laugh. Those were some of the greatest memories growing up. He will always be remembered with fondness. Love, Jimmy Schaffer
Michael Harris
July 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gerry and your family. My ex-wife Erline Lazzara was a childhood friend you might remember. She is now living in Virginia. I have thought of you and Santo many times over the past 50 years.
[email protected]
July 15, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family.
~Eddie,Cathy Rocha
Maria Williams
July 15, 2010
I hold such fond memories of Santo & Gerry when I was growing up. He had a big heart and will be missed.
July 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I am sorry I am unable to attend the services due to a illness.
Love, Helen Ramirez
July 15, 2010
Dear Gerry and family:
Our deepest and profound sympathy from our family to yours on Santo's passing.
Sincerely,
Lou (the Greek), Tina and Angie Psoinos
Tampa, Florida
July 15, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the Trafficante family. Our thoughts and prayers with you.
Travis, Dana, & Gracie Del Rosal
July 15, 2010
Thinking of you all.....
Sincerely,
Dana and Sheri(Manicchia) Kress
gloria hill
July 15, 2010
gerry,i am so sorry to hear about santo. please know that i am praying for you and your family. love gloria "owens" hill
Eugene Rivera
July 15, 2010
We send our most sincere sympathies to the Trafficante family. Our prayers are with you.
john trujillo
July 15, 2010
My heart goes out to the family. Many fond memories of Santo will continue with me. My prayers are with all of you. He will be sorely missed and his heart of gold will be remembered by all who new him. Love and peace to you all.
July 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Fred, Marie & Dino Castellano
Tom Leonard
July 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
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