Santa DeFazio
November 2, 1922 - August 28, 2013
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Friday 9/6, 9:30 am - 10:30 pm
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
2500 Easy Street
Port Charlotte, Florida 33952
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Friday 9/6, 11:00 am
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Friday 9/6

Santa Teresa DeFazio, 90, of Port Charlotte, Florida peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 In Port Charlotte.
She was born November 2, 1922 in Italy and emigrated to the US from Platania Catanzano, Calabria, Italy in 1951. She raised her family in Norwalk, CT while working for Norden United Technology, a space technology company, as a short circuit welder and assembler in space craft gyro construction. Santa and her husband Peter wintered in Port Charlotte for many years and became full time residence in 2001. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Norwalk and a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Port Charlotte. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and Nonna She will be missed, but not forgotten.
Survived by her loving family, her son, Anthony(Elaine) DeFazio of Ansonia, CT; a daughter, Maria (Ross) Cambareri of Port Charlotte; her sisters, Ida (Tony) Cimino and Rosina Esposito both of Norwalk; two brothers, John & Victorio Maruca of Australia; sister-in-law, Rita (Bert) Maruca of Norwalk, CT; her grandchildren, Sandra (Bill) Ritter, Deanna (John) Wieber II, Toni (Clay) Roberson, Perry (Julie) DeFazio, and Carina DeFazio and husband Jeremy Cole; Great Grandchildren, Joanna & Billy Ritter, Toni Lynn & Johnny Wieber III, Hannah, Hayden, Halayna Roberson, Nathan, Olivia & Sarah DeFazio, Elena Cole; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Angelo and Marianna Maruca, a brother, Bert Maruca, and her husband, Peter DeFazio who passed in 2004.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 6, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 6, 2013 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. Entombment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte.Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the guest book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Friday 9/6, 11:00 am
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Friday 9/6

Santa Teresa DeFazio, 90, of Port Charlotte, Florida peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 In Port Charlotte. She was born November 2, 1922 in Italy and emigrated to the US from Platania Catanzano, Calabria, Italy in 1951. She raised her family in Norwalk, CT while working for Norden United Technology, a space technology company,…

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Misty Emel left a message on September 6, 2013:
John, Deanna, Toni Lynn, and Johnny...My thoughts and prayers go you to you and your entire family! Nana is upstairs watching over you!
Aida and Anthony Cimino left a message on September 3, 2013:
warmest thoughts to my beloved sister, we love you and keep you in our memory alive forever, such great memories, and wonderful thoughts of our growing up, and all the times we shared, ups and downs, bring a smile to my tearful cheek, how you will be missed, my beautiful sister, love Aida and Anthony Cimino.
Rita, Luana And Angelo left a message on September 3, 2013:
To our wonderful Gal, Santa Theresa, on her grand voyage to the heavens. We will miss her, dearly,and love her always, and remember her great spirit till times end. Forever in our thoughts, for all the memories made, and all those great times we shared, she will always be remembered. Love the Maruca Family, in Wilton CT, Rita, Luana and Angelo.
Maryann (Krysiuk) & Bob Schiff left a message on September 1, 2013:
Dear Maria & Tony, Very fond memories @ your parents home in Norwalk , CT .... w/your mom cooking delicious pasta w/sauce (always a warm smile on her face), dad and Tony working outside on the Fiat .... along with Maria and myself in the house having fun .... doing some HS homework and singing the latest '60s songs! Lovely warm and fuzzy memories .... beautiful picture of your mom .... Blessings and prayers to Maria & Tony's families .... Love, Maryann & Bob
Edie Hull left a message on September 1, 2013:
Dear Maria, I was shocked to hear of your mom's passing when I came in to work on Thursday. She was a great & funny lady. Thank you for letting me take care of her for this short while. My condolences, Edie (Charlotte Harbor Healthcare).
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The office and staff of Dr. David Millen left a message on September 1, 2013:
Tony and Family: Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roberson Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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