Frances J. Santanello
April 12, 1915 ~ February 17, 2011
Born in: Wauchula, FL
Frances J. Santanello died unexpectedly in Greenville, South Carolina on February 17, 2011. She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Triola Johns born on April 12, 1915 in Wauchula, Florida. She was a 1932 graduate of St. Agatha’s High School and worked as an Executive Secretary for many years with the Avtex Fibers Corporation prior to her retirement in 1980.
Frances was married to William Santanello on June 15, 1936 and they had two sons, William Jr. and Robert. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, her mother, father and six brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two sons and their wives; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and a large number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. located at 544 Chestnut Street in Meadville. Visiting hours will be 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Monday, February 21, 2011 at the funeral home with a prayer vigil at 8:30 pm. A 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Agatha’s Church on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 with Father Raymond Gramata as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Brigid Cemetery.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.roofner-collinsfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a contribution be made to a charitable organization of your choice.
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My Dearest Aunta Francesca,
You are now among the angels in heaven.
I will hold you deeply in my heart until we are reunited.
You were an inspiration to all who knew you.
You have left us a legacy to care deeply for another. As a family that started with Grandpa and Grammie Johns, we will continue to cherish the times we come together, because God made us a family.
Good Night and God Loves and Blesses You and all of us, my dear.
Mariouch DiGiovanni, aka Mary Charlene Johns
Aunt Fran, my godmother, was so fun and full of life. Her smile and laugh were infectious! One of my fondest memories is seeing her hop aboard Kevin Johns’s bike for a spin at the 2002 Triola-Johns reunion in Hastings, NE. What a daredevil! May you find peace in sharing warm memories of this wonderful woman. Now she’s reunited with HER Bill–and Grandpa Sam, Grandma Mary, and their Magnificent 7 are together once again. God bless! Di
So very sorry to hear of Aunt Fran’s passing. Uncle Bill was our dad, Anthony’s, brother. Our dad died 16 years ago and our mother, Mildred, passed away last year on March 20th. It is with great sadness that we send our sincerest condolences for your loss. Life without either parent is very difficult.Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Fran’s passing. She was an incredible lady, and we will miss her very much. We hope that wonderful memories of her will help ease your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
To Fran’s sons, William and Robert, and their families, I extend my sincere condolences on the lose of your mother. I remember going with my mother, Mary Gerard, to your parents home many years ago. You are in my prayers
Barbara Gerard Stockton
My thoughts and prayers are with you Bill, Bobby and families. Your mother was a very loving and gracious lady and a great neighbor. She had a way to make everyone feel very special and always interested in what was going on. Losing someone, especially a parent is difficult. We never forget , they say time heals, I do not believe time heals. Time makes the loss a little easier to deal with. She will be the angel in your heart and when you need her she will be there for you. My thoughts are with all of you. Becky
You are the perfection of God’s love for all of us, Thank you for your unconditional love. One of my favorite memories of our time together was the summer we traveled across country in Luigi with Aunt Peg and Mary, our games of Kings in the corner and bottle of red wine.I can just imagine the wonderful homecoming celebration that was waiting for you in heaven. Save a spot for me. Whenever I hear a bell ringing, I will think of our special reunion bell and the love that has bonded our family together. Your love lives on.
Emily