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Carmella Santora, 87, Of Stamford

STAMFORD, Conn. - Carmella "Tootsie" Santora, of Stamford, formerly of Greenwich, June 30. She was 87.

Carmella Santora

Carmella Santora

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Santora was born March 7, 1926, in Stamford, daughter of Giacomo and Louise Zottola. She grew up in Stamford and was a graduate of Shorts Secretarial School and worked as a secretary for the Canada Dry Corporation for 25 years in Greenwich.

Santora is survived by her daughters, Rosemarie Zurkowski (Richard) of Stamford, Camille Santora and Alicia of Norwalk; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Frank Santora; brother, James Zottola; sisters, Lena Zicaro and Albina Altomare.

Calling hours are Tuesday, July 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory; 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 at St. Bridget of Ireland RC Church, 278 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Interment will follow at St. Mary's RC Cemetery. For more information, please visit: www.cognetta.com

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