Santa G. Martello

Obituary Santa G. Martello, 86, of Quakertown formerly of West Philadelphia died September 5, 2019 in her home. She was the wife of Giovanni Martello. They were married 67 years in February. Born in Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy she was the daughter of the late Salvatore & Grazia (Lombardo) Riillo. She was a seamstress for DArof Taylor Shop in North Philadelphia before retiring. Santa enjoyed crocheting blankets and baby clothing, cooking and making her own sauce and sausages. She had a strong faith with devotion to St. Rita & the Blessed Mother. She also prayed the rosary daily. She was a member of St. Isidores Catholic Church in Quakertown and a former member of St. Donatos in West Philadelphia. She also enjoyed her loving family. In addition to her husband she is survived by her three children, Sam Martello (Judy) of Quakertown, Theresa Martello of Culver City, CA and Tony Martello (Melissa) of Douglassville. 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Vincenzo Riillo. A Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Isidores Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951. Call 9:30-10:30 A.M. in the church. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in her name to Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia in Umbria, Italy, Address is;Monastero Di S. Rita, 06043 Cascia(PG)-Italy, or in the form of Mass Cards. Services 24 Hour Viewing Monday September 9, 2019 9:30 AM St. Isidore's Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951 Mass of Christian Burial Monday September 9, 2019 10:30 AM St. Isidore's Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951