Maria Anna Santelli

Maria was the devoted partner, lifelong love, and best friend of Frank Coccimiglio. Loving and dedicated mother of Joe Santelli (Lucy) and Amy Strachan (Tom). Proud Nonni of Olivia and Gabriel, and precious Nana of Liam.

Maria was the beautiful daughter of the late Emilio and Annetta Iacoe, and treasured sister of Enrico Iacoe (Annelise). She was the adored godmother and Zizi to Annetta Bacskai (Kevin) and Emilie Iacoe (Randy). Much-loved aunt to Drew, Presley, and Abby.

Maria was a special niece to the late Emilio Battiste Perri (Rose), Orlando Perri (Matilda), the late Michele (late Luisa), the late Orlando (Assunta), Erbina Bernardo (late Giovanni) and the late Pasquale (late Adelina), late Rosina Fiore (late Vincenzo), late Carmella Giunti (late Antonio), late Giovanni (Maria), late Gennaro (Esterina) and the late Pietro (Adelina).

Beloved sister-in-law of Rosa Coccimiglio (late Eugenio), late Salvatore Coccimiglio (Concetta), Maria Palarchio (late Amadeo), Gisella Gardi (late Vic), and Theresa Sweezey (late Dan). Maria was a special mother-in-heart of Mark Coccimiglio (Jen) and Paolo Coccimiglio (Marilyn) and a special Nonna of Fiona, Clare, and Kahlan.

She was a cherished cousin to so many, especially Cecilia (John), Peter (Anna), Frank (Ada), Tony (Marie), late Pierina, and Anita (Frank) as they all grew up together. Loving aunt to so many nieces and nephews who cherished her.

Maria will be fondly remembered by so many friends, and family members for her homemade authentic Italian cooking, her generous heart, and her endless selfless acts of kindness toward family and friends. She will be greatly missed by her precious fur dog, Julietta. She will forever hold a special spot in the hearts of Nick and Triesta Delmonte, JohnPaul (Katrina), Nicole (Denis), and her precious Cece and Pax, whom she loved dearly.

The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and caregivers of the Emergency Department, 3C, and ICU at Sault Area Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion shown towards Maria. Special thanks to Dr. Plumley, Dr. Iulius, Dr. Shafiee, Dr. Haidar, Dr. Jarrett and his resident, Dr. Ann Lee, Dr. David Fera, Dr. Ghosh, and the heart of Maria’s journey, Dr. Tian Xiao.

Your effort, compassion, and dedication meant the world to our family. We are so grateful for the time you spent, the tailored guidance you offered, and the dignity you gave her; in how you spoke with her, listened to her, and cared for her in every in-between moment.

Maria was the colour yellow in our lives; warm, bright, gentle, and full of quiet strength. She held onto that light for as long as she could, living every day with kindness, humanity, and heart. She was, and will always remain, the light that continues to shine in all of us who loved her.

Family and friends are invited for a visitation at Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. East, 705-759-2522) on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with the funeral service to follow at Precious Blood Cathedral on Friday, December 12th, 2025, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made (payable by cheque or online) to the Canadian Cancer Society, the local Soup Kitchen Community Centre, and Women in Crisis Algoma, as these causes were close to Maria’s heart. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.