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Santa "Sandy" Scacchitti | 65
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Santa “Sandy” Scacchitti, 65, a resident of Sena Kean Manor in Smethport and formerly of Harrisburg and St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Sena Kean, after a lengthy illness.
She was born June 28, 1957, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Gustavo “Gino” Scacchitti and Menina “Minnie” DeLuca Scacchitti, who survives of St. Marys. She was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1975, as well as a graduate of Penn State University, earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry.
Sandy started her career working at the West Virginia University Medical Center and went on to work 37 years at the Hershey Medical Center as a Senior Laboratory Technician for the Blood Bank. She loved her dogs, her television shows, and connecting with friends on social media. Sandy will be forever remembered for her kind and generous soul.
In addition to her mother, Sandy is survived by her aunts, uncles, and many cousins; her loving dog, Charlie; and by many dear friends from Hershey.
Besides her father, Sandy was preceded in death by two brothers: Bruno Scacchitti and by her twin, Eraldo “Hoss” Scacchitti.
There will be no visitation.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 12:00 PM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Ridgway Animal Haven, 20 Rocky Top Road, Ridgway, PA 15853.
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My years at HMC were unforgettable. I had the pleasure of not only having Sandy as a coworker but also a friend. When I was in my thirties and certainly old enough to know better she informed me that my Confirmation name (what I had used as my middle name for years) was not legal ♥️ We were all blessed to have her in our lives and her sense of humor and love of dogs will be missed.
Words cannot express the sorrow and grief one feels when a family member passes. We immediately think of all the fun times and use those happy memories to sustain us. Here’s to all those times when we laughed, enjoyed and celebrated life. Here’s also to those times we forgave the wrongs since that’s what family does to keep the peace. And finally, here’s to you dear cousin who lived life your way, giving us sage advice based on your experiences. Hugs to you and all you are now reunited with including family members and furry friends.
Rest In Peace Sandy. You were one of my favorite people to work with in the stat lab. You were a great technologist. I loved talking to you about our big Italian families. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God be with you, be with God now, Sandy. You and Hoss were two of the nicest people ever, and part of a big, wonderful family. For all that you were and all the good things that you did here on earth, may you now know the fullness of love and joy in heaven. I am glad to have been with you as a classmate.