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Ann C. Santopolo

Ann C. Santopolo,  86, of Lancaster , passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Hospice of Lancaster County . Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Prendergast Forkan. Ann was married to the late Carmen Santopolo.

Mrs. Santopolo was a member of St. Ann-Neumann Senior group, St. John Neumann Church Bazaar and St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

Surviving are her daughters,  Suzanne, wife of John Wood of Lancaster, Mary-Jo , wife of  Walter Tyson of Mechanicsburg, Joann, wife of Paul Friel of Merritt Island, FL, one son, Dr. Anthony C. Santopolo, husband of Catherine of Madison, CT, sixteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Ann was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Forkan and one sister, Marie McIntyre.

A viewing will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home and Chapel Inc 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 from 6-8PM, the Rosary will be recited at 7:30PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 610 East Delp Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601 on Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 at 10AM, with Msgr. Richard Youtz as Celebrant. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Philadelphia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ann’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA, 17604. To send an online condolence,  please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.

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Sympathy and prayers.  Love, Aunt Gigi

Dear Mary Jo and family, 
Your dear mother is now enjoying the eternal peace and joy that she so richly deserves.  May you all take comfort in the wonderful memories you share and the loving care you all lavished on her.  May the Risen Christ be your comfort in the time of loss.  
Much love,  Aunt Marge

Suzanne, Jack & family – our deepest sympathy goes to all of you.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.  The loss of a mother is always felt.  Take comfort in knowing she is at peace. 
With sympathy,
Janet, Bob, Alicia & Chris Parks

We got to spend many winters with you on your visits to Florida and will cherish them always and thank God for them . The kids had one of the best mommoms of all time. Rest in Peace. Ann
Paul Friel

To my mommom:
I remember when you colored with me in Florida and read to me and you were my room mate. You were like my best friend. I love you so much and I will miss you so much. Give PopPop a big hug for me.
Emilee

Dear Santopolo Family:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your Mother, Mrs. Santopolo.
As a family, our memories are vivid and warm of your Mother, even though it has been almost forty years since those days in Philadelphia.
People today speak of the "old days" when a parent would watch out for all of the children in a neighborhood.  Mrs. Santopolo was a guardian angel for our neighborhood, she was always on the scene to dress a scraped knee, to prevent a squabble, to respond to someone’s tears or to provide some cold Welch’s grape juice on a hot day.
She set a great example of "family" every day.  She treated all the kids out playing like we were her own children.
Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time.
With love,
Gary, on behalf of The Paranzino Family

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