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Lou Santora Obituary
Saratoga Springs, NY - Lou Ann Santora peacefully passed away with her family beside her on April 8, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on April 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Salvador and Josephine Curto.
She was a proud resident of Saratoga Springs and a graduate of Russell Sage College. Lou Ann worked as an administrative assistant for Saratoga County Alcohol and Substance Abuse. She also worked part-time as a bartender for the Saratoga Race Course.
She was married for the last 11 years to her closest of friend of 32 years, Joseph M. Scensny.
Lou Ann's endearing personality brought joy to all who knew her. Lou Ann genuinely bestowed a friendship you would never forget. While spending time with her family was her first delight, friends were always welcome. After her retirement in 2004, she traveled yearly to Aruba and spent the winter months in Florida by the beach.
Lou Ann is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph M. Scensny; son, Michael Santora, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; daughter, Christina Miskovsky (Charles), Ballston Spa, N.Y.; daughter, Michelle Hawkins (Christopher), Ballston Spa, N.Y.; Anthony Santora, Glenville, N.Y., (father of her children); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Miskovsky, Stephen Miskovsky, Josephine Hawkins, Tyler Scensny and Jessica Scensny. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Curto (Lois); nephew, Robert Curto; and niece, Jennifer Boske (Shaun); as well as many cousins and close friends.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (518-584-5373).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to The American Cancer Society.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lou Santora
Paula Milhizer
April 4, 2025
Missing you today and always. No words can express our deepest sympathies to Lou.Ann’s family and Joe.
Barbara McGuire
June 3, 2024
To Lou Ann's family and friends ~ I worked with her at Saratoga Race Track. She was such a hard worker and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed and thought of often during the upcoming season. It will be hard to not see her behind the bar. I am sorry for your loss and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Coleman
April 29, 2024
Just heard the sad news of Lou Ann's passing - my deepest condolences to her family. Lou Ann had an upbeat spirit and outgoing personality; she was always the one I chose to sub for me at the middle school. Rest in peace, Lou Ann.
Sonya Heroux
April 27, 2024
She was one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was always open and honest with her heart, love, time and advise. May she rest in peace. She will be truly missed by so many. Love you always Momma Lou! Wish I could have saved you like I did that Christmas Tree of yours...(lol-- Her tree came crashing down and she called me in hysterics and I went over as fast as I could to put it back up. One of my favorite stories that I will always have with her)
Joe
April 14, 2024
Hi Lou Ann..You missed a great party last night at Dozer’s in your honor.
Everyone has been so nice and they all love you dearly.
I visited you today and you are in a beautiful spot away from the road.
Love always!!!
Your loving Joe
Anthony R Green
April 14, 2024
Lou Ann, I remember many words of wisdom and inspiration that you shared with me. You are truly an idol. Thank you for bringing a large smile with you everyday and thank you for caring for me and my family. I am sure you are the fondest angel in heaven, as you were an amazing angel to all of us.
April 13, 2024
Lou AnnI love you so much.!!
She were such a joy in my life!
I will always see you!
Deborah Canfield
April 13, 2024
I am so saddened to hear of Lou Ann´s passing , I have wonderful memories of when I work at The Horseshoe, May all of you find comfort and peace from the surroundings of friends and family, and may she rest in Peace on her journey to everlasting life
Tracey Thorne
April 12, 2024
May you find peace and love in Lou Ann's memory. She was always a ray of light with her smile and genuine nature. Always caring and kind. I enjoyed working with her at the track in Saratoga and enjoyed stories with her each night. Sending your family love and prayers! God bless!
Lee Spinelli
April 12, 2024
Lu-Ann was the bestshe was a wonderful woman I will miss seeing yearly! Rest easy my friend. Im sorry for her family and friends loss, she will be missed.
Sheila Pomiber
April 12, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. Lou Ann was a great friend and co-worker.
Michele Kane
April 12, 2024
I treasure the memories of working with Lou Ann when she was a substitute secretary at Saratoga High School. Lou Ann was a kind, lovable, upbeat lady. I will always remember her beautiful smile and the great stories she shared. She will be missed.
Katie and Jason Looman
April 11, 2024
Lou Ann was such a sweet person and always had a smile on her whenever I saw her. She will be missed by so many who knew her. Our condolences go out to her family. May God Bless and comfort you all during this difficult time.
Michelle/Hailey Loriga
April 11, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kimberly A Waters
April 11, 2024
Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing sorrow for a loss this great. Lou Ann was truly a special lady. Always with a hug and a smile. So many fond memories and so many great times spent with Lou Ann over the years. I will never forget the potato chips that escaped on my boat that summer day. Shelly, Christina and Micheal, your mom will be greatly missed. I am wishing you all as well as Joe peace and comfort during this unimaginable time. RIP Lou
John Keil
April 11, 2024
Always made my days working at the Toga track a little brighter.
Rest in peace Lou Ann
Lucia & Rich Burke
April 11, 2024
Joe and family we send our deepest sympathy-Lou Ann always made you feel special and we enjoyed the times we got to spend with her.
Al bruno
April 11, 2024
Lou Ann was always smiling and make someone else smile loved her good friend for all of my life that we came to know each other because of all her friends that she hung out with my sister-in-law, Gail and Sandy and many others she will be greatly missed and every which way, but I thank God we have the time we spent together as friends and she would come to see me perform and Saratoga rest in peace my friend God bless you and keep you Dada she would call me my nickname.
Mary p fisher
April 11, 2024
God bless your soul Lou Ann. You will be missed
Terry & Mary P FISHER
Alphonse Lambert
April 11, 2024
Lou Ann was one of the warmest and kindest people I ever met. If you were Lou’s friend you were her friend for life. I will miss our text and phone calls just to catch up and talk about life. Lou was a fixture at the track and one of my all time favorite fellow bartenders. Lou Ann fought cancer like a champ and lived everyday to its fullest. Lou never complained and was an inspiration to all. No doubt opening day at the track I will be thinking of my friend Lou Ann RIP you will be missed
Debra Gorgos
April 10, 2024
Lou Ann was one of those people who always made you feel important and welcomed and loved. She lit up the room with her sunny spirit and radiated love and enthusiasm. She was and will always be a role model to me of how a mom should love her children. I will greatly miss her.
Michael Lofink
April 10, 2024
I loved Mrs. Santora . She was like a second mother to all of us. Very sorry for the family of a loss of such a great person. I will always have a place in my heart. She was on of the best, and will never be forgotten.
Kevin McDonnell
April 10, 2024
Lou was one of my top bartenders at the track for many years. Reliable, courteous and always a pleasure to be around. RIP Lou
(Olucci) Anderson Gia
April 10, 2024
I’m so sorry Michelle. Thinking of you and your family.
Joanne and Paul Crispo
April 9, 2024
This is a tremendous loss. As much as Lou Ann loved her friends, we loved her. We appreciate all her hard work over the years getting us together. We will be lost without her. It will never be the same. She will alway be in our heart and in our prayers. May she rest in Peace. We send our sympathy to Joe and to her family and to everyone who had the privilege of knowing this very special lady.
Paula Milhizer
April 9, 2024
To LouAnn’s loved ones, I am deeply sorry for your loss. LouAnn and I met during high school and we have remained best friends for all these years. She was always there for her friends, organizing evenings at the Red Front, days at Saratoga Race Track, and coming to special events in her friend’s lives. Just to name a few: my son’s wedding in Nashville and my retirement party in Chicago. Oh! Yes, Heaven has gained an Angel, may God hold her in the palm of His hands and may her memory be eternal.
Tina Frolish
April 9, 2024
LouAnn you were such a wonderful lady and friend. I appreciated our talks and the fondness you had for my boys. You will be greatly missed.
Michele and Mark Phillips
April 9, 2024
Dear Joe and family, always such a gracious, kind and very happy lady. Gone much too soon, yet her long legacy remains in her family and through untold gifts to others. She is at peace and Lou Ann will long be remembered. One of the best.
Leatrice Coonradt
April 9, 2024
LouAnn you will be sorely missed. You fought the battle for a long time. Rest in peace my friend. Love to you Lea and Jim Leary
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