Christina Santamala

Christina Santamala, known to family and friends as Chris, passed away at the age of 71 at her home in Laurel Springs, NJ on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Christina was born on Christmas Day in Philadelphia, PA. It was there she met her beloved husband, Carmen Santamala, who she married on September 15, 1979. She worked as a dietitian at the NJ Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland, NJ until retirement. Christina was blessed with twins, Jennifer and Nicholas, who she devoted her entire life to. She was an exceptional cook and baker, known for her delicious Christmas cookies that were requested every year from her family and friends. Chris also enjoyed gardening and traveling the world at every opportunity she had. She is survived by her husband and two children. There will be a viewing from 10am until 11am on Tuesday, July 23 at Our Lady of Hope - St. Agnes Church, Blackwood, NJ. Funeral mass 11am at the church. Interment will be held privately at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midcoast Humane at 5 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick, ME 04011 or at https://midcoasthumane.or...[more]

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