Sante spent numerous years working with ESCO (Embalming Supply Company) until his retirement
Peacefully at Matthews House Hospice, Alliston, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, Sante, in his 82nd year, beloved husband of Loreta Cellucci (nee Apruzzese). He was a loving father of Antoinette (Victor MacPherson), of Loretto and predeceased by Clara. Cherished Nonno of Marcus, and Gabriella. He was a brother of Lena, Toronto; Gerarda, Gallinaro, Italy; Dora, Rome, Italy. Predeceased by his parents Emilio Cellucci and Donata Lanno, Gallinaro, Italy; and his brother Carmelo, Guelph. He is survived and remembered by his nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to the Saint Elizabeth nurses and staff, Dr. Nishikawa, Dr. Kogan, Dr. Moreau, and staff at Matthews House Hospice.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Saturday, July 4 from one o’clock until time of leaving funeral home at 2 o’clock for a 3 o’clock Funeral Mass at St. James Catholic Church, 2118 Adjala-Tecumseth Townline, Tottenham.
Interment St. James Cemetery, Colgan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Matthews House Residential Hospice, 21 Kingsmere Crescent, Alliston L9R 0K7 or St. James Church Charities, 2118 Adjala-Tecumseth Townline, Tottenham L0G 1W0.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Rest in peace Dad
John Earle
I will miss Sante. He was a friend, a person I was fond of and respected. Condolences to
Loretta and the family. John
Billy Sleep
To the Cellucci family, I had the honour & privilege to work with & for Sante (in the seventies, ESCO), he was always fair & understanding with anyone he knew & was very well respected in our profession, he will be missed. Sincerely Billy Sleep
Alex and rosa cardillo
We are very sorry to hear the passing of compare Sandy. He was a great person.
May God give all of you the strength to go through this sorrow time.
Be strong commare and you Antonette and family.
Alex and Rosa Cardillo
John and Antonietta Cutruzzola
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our hearts and prayers goes out to you, Loretta and your family.
May God Bless you and send His Angels to give you Comfort and Strength.
We are sorry that we are unable to attend.
Our deepest sympathy.
John and Annette
Ernie Morgan
Please accept my sincerest condolences in the loss of Sante. As a young intern, and later as a funeral director, working in our family funeral business in Niagara, I always enjoyed my interactions with Sante at the ESCO plant. And well remember a very memorable evening as a guest for dinner at the Cellucci house while attending Humber College – much appreciated and cherished.
To Sante, may you rest in peace.
To Sante’s family, may his memory live on through the “eyes of his children and grandchildren”.
God Bless.
Marisa Carusone
I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May he rest in peace.
Coraggio, Loretta, ti sono vicina con il pensiero.
MARISA
Andy and Giuseppina Scalzo
To comare Loretta, Antonette and family.we are very sorry for the loss of compare Sandy.
God help you to go through this dificult time.saremo sempre vicino col pensiero e con le preghiere.
Comare e compare Andy e Giuseppina Scalzo.
WILLIAM R. (BILL) CLARKE
I had the pleasure of working with Sante when he became one of the founders of the Rotary Club of Palgrave, Ontario. Sante was indeed a gentleman with vision. Sante certainly will be missed by all who knew and loved him. God bless.
Dale & William R. (Bill) Clarke, Past President, Rotary Club of Palgrave
Maureen O'Leary
Dear Loreta and All of your beautiful Family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Take good care of each other!
Love,
Mary Catherine, Patrick, Kevin and Maureen
Richard and Veronika Monoson
Dear Momma C and the Cellucci Family,
We want to express our deepest condolences for the loss of Poppa C. We love you like family and always have you in our hearts. Momma C, I love you like my own Mom and miss you so much. You are sent from heaven. We are so sorry about Poppa C.
We love you so much!
Veronika, Landon, Charlotte and Rich
Mary Scalzo Dri
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. We will always remember his thoughtfulness and cherish his memories. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Mary Scalzo-Dri and family
The Nardella Family
At this difficult time, know that your friends and family are with you, supporting you and your family with love.
Jim Firth
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Palgrave, we offer our condolences to Sandy’s family. Sandy’s contribution to the community will be remembered.
Jim Firth, President, Rotary Club of Palgrave
Ann Davidson
My condolences to Loretta and family,
My late husband, John Davidson, really enjoyed these early days of The Rotary Club of Palgrave.
Sandy brought a raised sense of “doing things right” and with class to events at the club. In those early days many of the members were slightly irreverent and Sandy was always the there to insist on keeping them in line. Happy times indeed.
He was a fine man and exemplified Rotary in many ways.
Sincerely,
Ann Davidson
Don & Tommi Roden
To the Family:
Sandy was a great Rotarian and a wonderful person. Sandy had the most perfect lawn we have ever seen. Many fond memories of Sandy live on in the Rotary Club of Palgrave.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Don & Tommi Roden
Loreta Cellucci
Special thanks to:
Audrey and Paul Faris for your unfailing help throughout Sante’s illness and your kindness after his passing.
Neil and Steve for your generosity after Sante’s passing.
Bill and Nancy Watson for the thoughtful treats at Sante’s reception.
John and Lena Earley, Corrien Coker, Diana Catania for your unfailing help to look after Sante’s reception.
Michele Taras for the beautiful pic of Gabriella, Sante’s granddaughter, that adorned the wall of his room.
Sante’s sister, Lena Cellucci, and her family.
Sante’s sister-in-law, Donata Cellucci, and her family.
Sante’s pallbearers, Tony Cellucci, Manuel Cellucci, Paul Faris, Brian Dodds, my son-in-law Vic MacPherson, and my grandson Marcus MacPherson.
Mary-Lou Orleni for her kindness to Sante and I during Sante’s illness.
Elaine and Paul Egan of Egan Funeral Home for their kindness and assistance in Sante’s funeral
Father Nick Defina at St. James Church during Sante’s illness and the faith filled mass and burial.
My daughter Toni, her husband Vic, my grandson Marcus, and my granddaughter Gabriella for their unfailing help as always.
Julie Haugh Guzzo
My late husband Don Haugh spent many productive hours working with Sante during the founding of the Palgrave Rotary Club. it was an exciting time being part of something new and wonderful for the Palgrave area. Thank you Sante for your generous contribution of time talent and treasure.
My sincere condolences to Loretta and family.
Julie Haugh Guzzo and family
Harvey Taylor
We are with you in your time of grief, Sandy was truly a kind, gentle and giving man!!! My deepest condolences on behalf of the Taylor Family – Harvey, Marc, Joan and Alex