Marie Carmelia (Cusano) Santa Barbara

Marie Carmelia Cusano Santa Barbara, 99, formerly of Orange, died peacefully at the Milford Campus of Yale-New Haven Hospital on July 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph Santa Barbara. Her family, whom she loved dearly includes her son James (Barbara), grandson James Jr. (Eileen) and adored great granddaughters Olivia and Lauren. Marie enjoyed a special bond with her many nieces and nephews. Born in Southington, she was predeceased by her parents Vincent and Vincenza Cusano, siblings Joseph, Anthony, Frank, Margaret, Anna, Delores, Carmel, Betty and her grandson John. Marie's family would like to share a heartfelt thank you to the caregivers at Civita Health Care Center and the staff at Milford Hospital.

Visitation will take place on Monday morning July 15, 2024 from 9 to 10:30 at the West Haven Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Vianney Church of St. John XXIII Parish at 11 o’clock.  Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  

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