Santa R. Simone

Santa R. (DeCaro) Simone, 104 of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Monday, February 6, 2012 after a period of declining health. Santa was born July 28th 1907, in Worcester a daughter of Cosmo and Virginia (Cozzolino) DeCaro. She graduated from Worcester Public Schools and attended Becker Junior College. Santa grew up in Worcester and has lived in Shrewsbury since 1940. Santa's husband Anthony Simone passed away in 1988. She is survived by her devoted son, Richard Simone of Shrewsbury; her three adoring grandchildren, Steven Simone, Sandra Pedersen and Jane Nolle; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Boudreau of Worcester; Many nieces, nephews and extended family. Two sons, Charles and Don F Simone, a grandson, Don F Simone, four brothers Charles, Frank, Joseph and Sam DeCaro and three sisters, Helen Forand, Rose and Dorothy Morano all pre deceased her. Santa worked her whole life. She began by being legal secretary for Lawyers in Worcester. She then owned and operated a children's and women's clothing specialty shop. Joining with her son Richard, she operated Sim's Café on Main St in Worcester. After retirement Santa would serve as a nanny for a couple of Physicians in Worcester. Santa was a member of St Anne's Church. She found enjoyment in always being busy with her family. Her Italian culture, soft smile and sense of humor were her greatest attributes. She will be sorely missed. Santa's funeral will be held Wednesday, February 8th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 11:30 am in St Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike Rd. Burial with her husband and son will follow in St John's Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a period of visitation from 9:30 am to 11:00 am in the funeral home prior to leaving for church. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions made to Shrewsbury Nursing Center, 40 Julio Dr. Shrewsbury.