La Porte, Santa T.(Nee Minessale) Born to Eternal Life November 30, 2008, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Anthony. Cherished mother of Phillip (Sandy), Virginia (Jim) Montella, Grace (Bob) Staudt and Mary (Bob) Becker. Preceded in death by her parents Carmelo and Grace Minessale. Loving grandmother of Linda (Tim) Gross, Chris (Tim) Lindsley, Natalie (Dan) Block, Maria (Bill) Pascente, Jim (Sherry) Montella, Jenny (Tim) Wiza, Kristen (Tony) Garrison, Mike (Kelly) Staudt, Tony and Lauren (fiance Nick Chiavola) Staudt, Eric, Mark and Jenna Becker. Great-Nana of Steve, Nicole, Andy, Jeana, Katie, Tom, Joe, Marissa, Tony, Anna, Dominic, Casey, Isabella, Joshua and Braeden. Dearest sister of Anita (Joe) Fortunato, Tony, Sam, Gust (Millie) and Grace (the late Phil) Giuffre. Preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph (Nina), Congetto (the late Lauretta) and her sisters, Nina and Mary (the late John) Vilione. Loving sister-in-law of Joe (Marion) La Porte. Special cousin of Josephine Alberti. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Visitation Friday, December 5 at the Funeral Home from 4 PM until time of Prayer Vigil Service at 7 PM and Saturday at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, N89 W16297 Cleveland Ave., Menomonee Falls, from 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Procession to Holy Cross Cemetery for the Committal Service to follow. The La Porte family wishes to thank Dr. Bonnie Tesch as well as the staff of Linden Grove-Menomonee Falls for their loving and compassionate care. If desired, memorials in Santa's name may be directed to the Alzheimers Association, the Arthritis Foundation or the Linden Grove Foundation-Menomonee Falls. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Guardalabene & Amato
Friday, December 5, 2008
4:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Menomonee Falls
N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Phone: (262) 251-3630
Saturday, December 6, 2008
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
St. Marys Catholic Church
N89 W16297 Cleveland Avenue
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Phone: (262) 251-3630
Saturday, December 6, 2008
10:30 AM
St. Marys Catholic Church
N89 W16297 Cleveland Avenue
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Phone: (262) 251-3630