Luanne Santaniello

Luanne Santaniello obituary

Luanne Santaniello

Luanne Santaniello Obituary

Visit the Colonial Forastiere Funeral & Cremation - Agawam website to view the full obituary.
Agawam-Luanne Santaniello,65, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Richard and Grace (Coughlin) Atkins. She was born and raised in Springfield and a graduate of Classical High School. She enjoyed trips to Hampton Beach with her family, playing Pitch, watching Judge Judy, cooking and baking. She loved spending time with her family and her favorite dog Scrappy. She will be missed by her beloved husband of 46 yrs, Paride "Paul" Santaniello, her son Chris Santaniello, her daughter Courtney Moreau and her husband Jeffrey, and her three grand dogs. She will also be missed by her siblings; Jeff Atkins, Neil Atkins, Scott Atkins, George Atkins, Barbara Rose, sisters and brother-in-law; Rosemary Santaniello, Theresa Santaniello, Mary Anna Laflamme, and Carmine Santaniello and his wife Patty and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her dog Scrappy, her brothers Donald Atkins, Richard "Dicky" Atkins, Kenneth "Nicky" Atkins, Leslie Atkins, sisters, Nancy Clark, and Joan Campolo. Funeral Services will be held at Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam, MA on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 9AM-11:30AM followed by a Funeral Home service at 11:30AM. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions in Luanne's name may be made to the American Cancer Society. For more details and to share condolences please visit www.forastiere.com.
Colonial Forastiere Funeral & Cremation - Agawam

985 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001

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