BARBARA (DEVITO) SANTORSOLA
Barbara (DeVito) Santorsola of Mamaroneck and Newport, RI died on September 26, 2008. Barbara passed away Friday evening at her home surrounded by her adoring family and friends. Barbara was the daughter of the late Basil DeVito and Jennie (Ranilla) DeVito of New Rochelle.Barbara graduated from St. Gabriel's High School. She received an Associate Degree from Elizabeth Seton College, a Bachelors degree from Marymount Manhattan College, and Masters Degrees in Multicultural Education and Teaching from Iona College. A dedicated elementary school teacher, her career spanned 26 years at Blessed Sacrament, St. Gregory the Great, Saints John and Paul, and most recently the George M. Davis School in New Rochelle.
Barbara married Richard Santorsola on June 6, 1972 at Blessed Sacrament Church in New Rochelle. She was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Parish in Mamaroneck.
Barbara is survived by Richard, her husband of 36 years, and by their three sons: Matthew Richard Santorsola, his wife Angela and their daughters Carli and Haily of Seattle, Washington, Jeffrey Paul Santorsola of Chicago, Illinois, and U.S. Army Captain Gregory Thomas Santorsola and his wife Kelli of South Hadley, Massachusetts. She is also survived by her four siblings: Ria (DeVito) Flynn of Ormond Beach, Florida, Michael DeVito of Pelham, Janet DeVito of New Rochelle, and Basil V. DeVito Jr, of Weston, Connecticut, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Barbara was blessed with several lifelong friendships that she enjoyed since her earliest grade school days. She was extremely proud of her devoted sons and their accomplishments. Matthew, a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, served nine years in the service and was a veteran of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Jeffrey graduated from Iona College and has a successful career in television and sales in Chicago. Gregory, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, currently serves as a Captain in the Army and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.
Barbara was both proud and energized by the many students she mentored over the years in the classroom. She never tired of seeing them as they grew up and reconnecting with them and their lives.
Friends may call on Monday, September 29 from 5 to 9 pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 767 East Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY Funeral Mass Tuesday, September 30 at 10 am at Most Holy Trinity R.C. Church followed by interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Barbara Santorsola be sent to: Greenwich Hospital, Development office, 89 Lake Ave, Greenwich, CT. You may call 203-863-3863 for donation information as well.