Mrs. Santa Saputo Tranchina, 79, born in Balestrate, (Sicily) Italy was called to our Lord on January 30th 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family.Santa was a life-long resident of Glendale, New York and Tampa, Florida and is survived by her husband of 63 years, Frank Tranchina, her children Joanie P. Parker (Larry), Anthony Tranchina (Maria), and Mary Pizzurro (Pino), her grandchildren Julie Ramos (Gaby), Mark, Laura Liebman (Jarrett), Christa Jean, Frankie, Joseph, Julia, Sandra, and great-grandson Julian.Santa was preceded in death by her grandson Michael Pizzurro. She was a beloved wife, mother and Nonna.She ran a successful construction business with her husband for many years in Ridgewood/Glendale N.Y.Santa volunteered her time and cooking skills to various local, charitable organizations.She was happiest when her loving family surrounded her and she enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting for them. Nonna we miss you and love you!We rejoice that you are now with Michael and are watching over us. You will be forever in our hearts. Visitation will be on Thursday evening, 6 to 8 pm at St. Timothy's Catholic Church on 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz. A funeral Mass to celebrate her life will take place on Friday, February 5th at 12:00 noon at St. Timothy's Catholic Church.Burial at Trinity Memorial Gardens immediately following the mass.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Sacred Heart or St. Pancras Elementary Schools in Glendale, N.Y.


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