Virginia H. Santorella

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Virginia H. Santorella, 73, of Peabody, died Sunday, September 13, 2015 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House. She was the loving wife of Anthony D. Santorella, Sr., with whom she shared eighteen years of marriage. Born in Tunkhannock, PA on December 16, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Loretta (Pallman) McNeil, she was raised and educated there and attended Tunkhannock public schools and Cazenovia College in New York. In addition to raising her family, Virginia enjoyed a lifetime hobby of doing various art projects. In addition to landscapes, her artistry was dominated by scenes painted on driftwood that she would collect on the shore in Gloucester. Her art also included images from Wolfeboro, NH where she at one time had a home on Lake Winnipesaukee. She was a member of the Danvers Church of the Nazarene for nearly twenty years and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her husband, she leaves two children, Alysia Farrington of China, ME, Mark Hunt of Colebrook, NH, two step-sons, Anthony Santorella, Jr. and his wife Jane and Marc Santorella Sr. and his wife Valerie, all of Danvers, six grandchildren, Madyx Kennedy, Sarah Hunt, Anthony, Dan, and Stephanie Santorella, and Marc Santorella Jr. She also leaves her former husband, Warren Hunt. Her Funeral Service will be Friday, September 18, 2015 at 10AM in the Danvers Church of the Nazarene, 181 Dayton St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Thursday evening from 4-7PM, also in the Danvers Church of the Nazarene. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Danvers Church of the Nazarene, 181 Dayton St., Danvers, MA 01923.

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  1. She shared most of her life with me on visits after surgery and kemo as we shared a special bond. She was very funny at times and made me laugh. She had a contagious laugh and great sense of humor. She loved deeply and enjoyed her birdies and flowers and nick nacks. She loved Tony so very much and the Santorella family. A special bond developed between Marc and Val and their children. She will be missed greatly but left us some cherished memories. I loved her very much and will always remember her love.She’s with Jesus now and no more suffering or pain. We will see her soon and rejoice together. Pastor Rick

  2. Sending my deepest sympathy to the Santorella family, sorry for your loss.
    Sincerely,
    Kimberly (Amberman) Kinney
    New Brunswick, Canada

  3. Pastor Ron and I love Tony and Virginia. We had talks around the dinner table and appreciated their faithfulness and help while we were there at Danvers. Our love and prayers.

  4. sorry for your loss. you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God’s peace, strength and comfort to you all.
    from:Kelly and Scott Denny

  5. We are so sorry for your loss .Virginia and Tony have been our neighbors for quite a while now We will all miss Virginia out side in the nice weather,She has such a great smile and always would wave or have something nice to say Also she had a great sense of humor.We will always remember Virginia ,May God Bless all of you and guide over as you go threw this sad time.

  6. I was so, so sorry to hear of the loss of Virginia. I have known her for decades. She was a brave, thoughtful and tender soul. I will miss her dearly. My condolences to all of her loved ones.
    Donna W.


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