Santina M. (Turi) Brittelli

Mrs. Santina M. (Turi) Brittelli, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her devoted son by her bedside. Born in Utica on April 20, 1915, Santina was the daughter of the late Joseph and Juiditta (Milone) Turi. As an infant, she and her family relocated to West Frankfort where she was raised and educated. On June 20, 1936, she married Orlando Brittelli and the couple returned to Utica where they shared 46 years prior to Orlando’s passing on March 16, 1983. Like many women of her generation, Santina worked in manufacturing, and was a machine operator at the Utica Knit Plant #6 , the Oneita Knitting Mills, and the L.L. Hemming American Cotton Company. She later held positions as an assembler at both, the General Electric Company Radio/Receiver Plant on Bleecker Street and at Genesee Productions on State Street. After a combined 20 years of experience with these companies, Santina was able to retire at the age of sixty-two. True to her hardworking nature, Santina not only went to work every day, but she also took great care of her family at home. She was proud of the things she earned in life and kept an immaculate home, maintaining a sharp mind and vitality well into her 90’s. She was of the Catholic faith and a communicant of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Santina is survived by her son, Richard Brittelli of Utica and her daughter, Beverly Freshour of Loudonville. Always close to her heart was the memory of her son, William Brittelli, who preceded her in death. She also leaves her grandchildren, Jenna Brittelli of Herkimer, Michele and Lawrence Goldberg of MA and William Jr. and Bridgette Brittelli of SC; and her great-grandchildren. Her extended family includes many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Pauline and Frank Mirarchi, Mary and Frank LaPorte and Jennie and Lloyd Gross; and her sisters-in-law Carmella Kozlowski and Angeline Mango. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Santina's funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday afternoon at 2:00 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Santina M. (Turi) Brittelli

April 20, 1915 - December 11, 2013