Santa Pallonari's Obituary
PALLONARI
Santa passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on January 20 in Hollywood, Fla. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, great grandma, aunt, and friend who lived a full life and was well loved. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Rinaldo Pallonari. She leaves behind their children RoseAnn Yearick (John), Ronald Pallonari (Jan); grandchildren John Yearick, Jr. (Claudia), Kristin Yearick; and great grandson, Johnny Yearick. Before moving to Miami in 1951, Santa lived in Bayonne, NJ. She was blessed with a beautiful soprano voice and was a welcome addition to the choirs of Flagler St. Baptist and University Baptist Churches. Her focus was always on her family and she was the glue that kept her extended family together, even though they were separated by many miles. Santa is also survived by her sisters, Lena Calcaterra and Ann Cerchio, both of Bayonne, NJ, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, to be immediately followed by a memorial service, on Saturday, 1/24 at: Van Orsdel Coral Gables.
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