Antonio SANTAROSSA

SANTAROSSA, Antonio "Tony" 77 years, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 15, 2007 at Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus. Loving father of Wendy and husband Jack Parent, John Santarossa and wife Debby, Darlene Santarossa and Lisa and husband Ron Cherubin and the late Vicki Higgins (1994). Dear grandpa to Jennifer, Shaun, Zachery, Tanya, Tyler and Tianna. Survived by brother Alfredo and wife Marie "Finn" and sister-in-law Shirley Santarossa. Predeceased by brothers Andy, Gisberto "Cheese" and wife Madeline, Eugenio "Sam" and wife Ida and sister Hilda. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Will also be missed by Mary Santarossa and the Tamai families. Tony was retired from Wells Corporation after 42 years of service. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff on the 4th Floor at Western Campus as well as the staff on the 5th Floor at Metropolitan Campus. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers will be held at 3:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 9:15 a.m. from the Marcotte Funeral Home & Chapel 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (519-735-2830) to St. Thomas the Apostle Church for the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Tony DelCiancio will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In kindness memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Antonio Santarossa in the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 30, 2007. All are welcome. You may share a memory at www.marcottetecumseh.ca Published in the Windsor Star on 8/17/2007.