After 78 years of pouring love and light into the world, Donna Mae Santoro passed away April 1, 2022, in her home in Tooele, Utah. On Feb. 29, 1944, the world lit up as Donna was born to Joseph Michael and Edna England Santoro. After the passing of her parents in 1985, she joined her step sister’s family (Antonette and Roy Cassity) for 37 years. Donna loved animals, and she doted on each of her beloved dogs. Her caring spirit shone through as she regularly handcrafted notes with stamps and loving messages signed with both her’s and her pet’s names. Donna was a sweet listener and sincerely loved time spent in conversation with her family and friends. She found joy in square dancing, embroidery, reading, watching her TV programs, and serving family and friends. Donna was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she loved the gospel and was always the first person to stand and share her testimony on fast Sundays. Although she is greatly missed, there is no doubt a joyous reunion is happening in heaven today.
She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and Roy Cassity. She leaves behind her stepsister Antonette Cassity, nieces, nephews and cousins (Cassity family). Her viewing will be held Friday, April 8, 2022, at Tate Mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 9, at 11 a.m., at the Skyline Ward, 777 E. Skyline Dr. Interment will be at Tooele City Cemetery following the service.