Gloria L. (Mello) Santo, 91, of Salem, NH died Thursday June 15th at the Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill, MA.
She was born in Cambridge, MA, grew up in Somerville, graduating from Somerville High School. She graduated from Salem State Teachers College and received her Masters Degree from Boston University. When Gloria retired as principal of the Highlands School in Braintree, MA in 1977, the School Library and Media Center was dedicated in her name.
She was the widow of Major Carl A. Santo.
Survived by:
Son: Carl A. Santo II & his wife Yvonne of North Salem, NH
Grandsons: Carl A. Santo, III and Garrett Santo of Salem, NH
Stepdaughters: Loretta & her husband Donald LaPierre of Belmont, MA
Gloria & her husband Robert LaPierre of Belmont, MA
Many nieces, nephews, grand nieces & nephews, step grandchildren & great grandchildren
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial gathering on Thursday from
5-7 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Town of Braintree Scholarship Fund, 348 Pond St., Braintree, MA 02184.
To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com