Carmela Rose (Zannella) Santarsiero Obituary

Santarsiero, Carmela Rose
Carmela Rose (Millie) Santarsiero (nee Zannella) peacefully went to be with the Lord at home at the age of 95 on Thursday, November 23rd, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side in Newburgh Indiana. Millie, one of seven children, was born in Buffalo, NY, December 7, 1927, to Michael Zannella, Sr., and Philomena Zannella (nee Salvatore). She is survived by her brother Michael Zannella, children Michael (Rachael) Santarsiero, Thomas (Jean Chamberlain) Santarsiero, Camille (Ron) Renken, and Marcus Santarsiero; grandchildren Maria, Vincent (Andrea), and Meagan; and great grandchildren Aria and Nolan. Millie was preceded in death by her great granddaughter Adalyn, and brothers and sisters Anthony Miranda, Michael Miranda, Louis Zannella, Vito Zannella, Mary (Peter) Todoro.
Millie was fond of being a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She joyfully gave her time to the 700 Club, conducted a women’s bible study in the Alachua County Jail in Gainesville FL, and mentored women at the Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Viewing will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Forest Meadows Funeral Home (725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainesville FL 32606). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Forest Meadows Funeral Home (725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainesville Fl. 32606).