Birth date: Oct 22, 1938 Death date: May 22, 2020
Modesta Ann “Moe” Santo, née Laurella 81 y.o., Resident of Clearwater, FL Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY Precious mother, wife, aunt; the heart, soul, and bedrock of her family; the star of so many of our family’s best stories an Read Obituary
The world suddenly seems so quiet now, doesn't it?
My Aunt had a profound impact on my life. My heart is broken, much like the way it was when my precious Mother left this world too soon. I didn't think that I would ever feel this type of loss and grief again.
Aunt Desta and I shared a much closer, intimate, and stronger bond, than a traditional Aunt/Godmother and Niece. She was a constant presence in my life, from my earliest memories, beginning at age two. I always wanted to be with her.
I was able to tell her anything, and I do mean anything! She knew things that no one else ever did, or ever will. She was my confidant, advisor, protector, secret keeper, cheer leader, and sounding board. She provided me with an unending source of unconditional love, tenderness, compassion, empathy, encouragement, wisdom, guidance, resilience, and strength. She was always there for me, no matter what.
She filled the gaping hole that was left, after losing my Mother. She carried me through my darkest days, always assuring me that I would get through whatever I was experiencing. She was there to pick up the pieces of my shattered heart and life, after many life altering losses, even when it felt hopeless.
She was a pillar of strength, and faced her many health challenges head on, like a beautiful warrior.
I simply cannot fathom life without her. There is no filling the immense void she is leaving behind. She was a spectacular, extraordinary woman; elegant, graceful but oh so fierce! I was blessed to be loved by her, and grateful that Uncle Donny and Michael shared her with so many of us.
She is pain free now, and happily reunited with her sister, brother, mother, and all her loved ones that she missed.
The last time we spoke, she was looking forward to being able to see each other, after the Virus was gone, and she ended our conversation as she always did, with "I love you Tephie."
I will carry her in my heart always, and miss her for the rest of my life.
Rest in Peace Modesta. My Godmother.
So sorry wish i could be there..but she was a Beautiful non judgemental person..and full of Love..i am happy i got to talk to her last week..may God Bless her and the family..
I know she is in heaven with the rest of the family..well always be in my ❤️
