Susan M. (Villani) Santos, 89, of Brookfield died Thursday, September 1 at her home. She was the loving wife to the late Frank C. Santos Sr. Susan was born June 9, 1922 in Danbury. She was the youngest of 13 children to Rafael and Maria-Grazia (Ottanio) Villani.
Susan was a full time mother and grandmother and enjoyed it very much. She was also a caregiver for her son, Jr., her sister, Josephine and husband through their illnesses. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Santos Arnold and her companion George Badaracco of Brookfield, with whom she made her home; three grandchildren, Keith, Kyle and Kiana Arnold; Goddaughter Hilda Henriques; her caregiver Margaret “Peggy” King and several nieces, nephews, in-laws and extended family members. Susan is predeceased by two sons, Frank Santos Jr. and Anthony Santos; Godson Alvaro A. Moniz; and her 12 older brothers and sisters.
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Funeral Information
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 3 at St. Peter Church. Burial to follow in St. Peter Cemetery.
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Donations Information
Memorials may be made in her memory to Regional Hospice of Western CT, 405 Main Street, Danbury 06810 or Danbury Hospital Development Fund, Pulmonary Department, 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury, CT 06810.
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