Santina Julia Celli, age 102, a resident of Wheaton and formerly of Austinville, PA and Horseheads, NY. She was born on July 29, 1906 in Eynon, PA to Anthonio and Rose Passeri.
She had worked as a forewoman for Barbizon Dress Manufacturing, served as a leader for Girl Scouts and Brownies and was a member of Peanut Pals. She was always helping her friends and neighbors and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons, Alfred (Patricia) Celli of Elmira, NY and Louis (Irene) Celli of Wheaton, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guerrino Celli in 1971 and one son, Eugene Celli in 1984.
A mass will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael Catholic Church, West St. and Illinois St. in Wheaton. Friends may visit with the family from 9 to 10 A.M. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Information and guest book is available at hultgrenfh.com or call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.