elevated usPLl January 15, 1941 – March 2, 2021
elevated usPLl It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Filomena Santopolo (nee Di Iorio), at the age of 80 on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Beloved wife of Donato Santopolo. Cherished mother of Marilena (Corrado), Michelle (the late Joe Vaccaro) (Steve), and Adele (Phil). Devoted and caring Nonna of Giovanni (Alana), Daniela (Chris), Pina (Anthony), Angelo (Carlos), Danny, Alisia (Luke), Melina (Stefano) and Jon Daniel. Proudest Bis-Nonna of Joseph and Michaela. Dearest sister of Salvatore, the late Michele and the late Elia. Filomena will forever be lovingly remembered by family and friends.
elevated usPLl Filomena was born January 15, 1941 in Sant’Elia a Pianisi, Campobosso, Italy. Beloved daughter of the late Fedele and Antonia Maria Di Iorio.
elevated usPLl In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SickKids Foundation https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/ , in memory of Filomena.
elevated usPLl Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be a private Funeral Mass and Entombment on Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Our condolences on hearing of the passing of
Filomena.
Sam and Lina Cosentino
Our condolences to Filomena’s family.
As she believed with her heart in God’s mercy, may He grant her eternal rest.
Dear Santopolo Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Filomena. She will always be remembered for her love of the Rosary and being a faithful servant of our Lord as she visited the local schools and prayed the Rosary with the children. May Filomena Rest In Peace and May perpetual light shine upon her.
I was so saddened to hear of Filomena’s passing.
Filomena was a beautiful lady with a deep sense of spirituality & love of family.
We will miss her as part of the Rosary Apostolate family & a dear friend.
I offer my deepest sympathy & prayers to the entire family.
Sincerely with love & prayers.
Carole Lundy
Sentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia Santopolo e
Famiglia Di Iorio
Donata & Antonio Di Iulio
Mi mas sentido pesame,
tuve la bendicionde convivir muchos años con Filomena, una excelente persona.
Pido a DIOS de Fortaleza y Consuelo a su hermosa Familia.
Un abrazo y Dios les Bendiga
We are praying that God will heal your broken hearts and bring you peace through this sad and sorrowful time.May god strengthen you and your family.
Please accept my sincere symphaties for your great loss.
The life, love-and faith of Filomena was an inspiration to all of us “ the Rosary Apostolate “, she loved praying the Rosary with the children,she will be missed by all of us.
Rest In Peace Filomena
Dear Michelle and family, there are no words for such a big loss. I am keeping you all in my prayers at this difficult time. Know she will also be there in everything you do. God keep you all strong
Love Paula and Ava
My sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved Filomena. May God welcome her to her eternal heavenly abode after serving him so faithfully with the Rosary Apostolate where she shared her love for Him and our blessed mother by teaching and sharing her faith with the children she taught the Rosary. May God also give you all her family members the courage and strength to bear your irreplaceable loss.
On behalf of the Canaris Family we are very sorry for your loss.
We will always remember chatting with Filomena in Mexico. She always had kind words and a smile on her face
Donato and family we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Alba, Tracy and John Canaris
My deepest condolences to the Santopolo Family on the loss of your dear Filomena.
I will forever remember her face lighting up at the names of Jesus and Mary and her tremendous joy in making Them known and loved to children in our schools through the Rosary Apostolate.
You will be missed Filomena! Rest In Peace🙏
To the Santopolo family, our deepest condolences. We are sorry that we did not hear until recently of the death of Filomena. Her faith and her devotion to her parish will not be forgotten. May she rest in God’s eternal peace. We thank her for her witness of faith and devotion.