Colomba P. "Connie" Santell Obituary (1945 - 2021)

Colomba P. "Connie" Santell, age 75, of Bemus Point, NY, formerly of Corning, NY, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home in Bemus Point surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born on June 22, 1945 in Bronx, NY to Salvatore and Assunta (Antonucci) DeMatteo. She married Ralph Santell on July 25, 1964 in New Jersey and was preceded in death by him in 2006. She and her husband founded Storflex Fixture Corporation in 1992. Connie enjoyed times spent with family and friends. She was full of life and love. She is survived by her son, Ralph (Susan) Santell, Jr. of Tampa, FL; two daughters, Cynthia Routi of Corning, NY and Sharon (Jeffrey) Grasso of Painted Post, NY; sisters, Pauline Giannino of Mahopac, NY and Elizabeth (David) Wiggins of Yonkers, NY; brother, Salvatore (Nancy) DeMatteo of Mahopac, NY; grandchildren: Stephanie (Robby Letson), Melissa (Andrew Watson), Krista, and Taylor (Matt); great grandchildren, Carter and Jack Snyder; and her beloved friend, Craig Reed of Bemus Point, NY. Connie was preceded in death by her brother Anthony DeMatteo. A Mass will be held on Thursday, March 4th at St. Mary's Church, 155 State Street in Corning at 10:00 AM with Father Matthew Jones officiating. Connie's family entrusted her care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.