Obituary: Gloria Elizabeth Robishaw Santagata, 87, of New London

Information via Byles-MacDougall Funeral Service

Gloria Elizabeth Robishaw Santagata passed away peacefully on December 4, 2016 in Groton CT after a long fight.

She was born on February 20, 1929 in New London CT and was the daughter of James Robishaw of Canada and Elizabeth Robishaw (Graves) of England.

Beloved Mother, Grand Mother, and Great Grand Mother she is survived by her two sons Brodi Santagata and his spouse Rita of FL, Antonio Santagata and his spouse Cynthia of CT; Grandson David who she raised from birth and his wife Charlotte of CT, as well as 11 other grandchildren spread throughout the United States, Alaska and heaven. Pre-deceased by Gloria were her loving son Enrico Santagata and loving daughter Angela Santagata, both of New London CT. She was always proud of her children, grand children, and many great grand children.

Gloria was pre-deceased by her brothers Johnny, Sydney, and Marshall and her three sisters Matilda, Sarah and Anna. She leaves a surviving sister, Irene of Mystic, CT.

During her long life, Gloria enjoyed many things which included boating, camping, fishing, cooking and her love of all seafood. She was fond of music and loved a good book. Never one to be shy, she helped many if she could and was never short on her opinions. Raised during some turbulent years, Gloria always had a good story to tell of life back then and how she was witness to the growth of our area.

Gloria will be missed by many on earth that loved and cared for her. She will join her loved ones gone before her in eternal rest with God in Heaven.