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Josie Santoro

November 12, 1938 — July 17, 2021

Josie Santoro

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Josie Santoro

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday July 17, 2021 at the age of 82. Devoted wife of Sergio of 63 wonderful years. Proud mother of Louisa (Tony), Helen (Maurizio) and James (Marylou). Cherished Nonna of Jessica (Wayne), Marco (Cristina), Erica (Joey), Melissa, Lucas and Stefan. Loving Bisnonna of Tatiana, Victoria Santoro and Victoria Menna, Dante and Jackson. She will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. Josie was a vivacious lady who was always the life of the party. She loved to dance, entertain family and friends. However, her favorite past time was being with her family. The young ones would always bring a radiant smile to her face.

“Forever loved, always remembered.”

Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 4671 Hwy 7, Woodbridge (just west of Pine Valley Dr.) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church 300 Ansley Grove Rd., Woodbridge on Wednesday July 21, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Thornhill.

To safely manage and adhere to current social distancing requirements, please RSVP for the visitation and service. Wearing of masks or face coverings by everyone remains mandatory as per provincial regulations.We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to provide your condolences to the family through her memorial page.

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Visitation

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home, "Woodbridge Chapel"

4671 Highway 7, Vaughan, ON L4L 1S6



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Second Visitation

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home, "Woodbridge Chapel"

4671 Highway 7, Vaughan, ON L4L 1S6



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Service

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Starts at 9:30 am (Eastern time)

Immaculate Conception Parish - Woodbridge

300 Ansley Grove Road, Vaughan, ON L4L 3W4



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Interment

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

8361 Yonge Street, Markham, ON L3T 2C7



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