Obituary of Santina J. Siekierski

Thompson CT - Santina J. "Bella" Siekierski, 81, died Friday, June 14 in UMASS -University Campus, Worcester after an illness. She leaves her husband of 63 years, Raymond Siekierski. Four sons: Raymond Siekierski Jr and his wife Kathy. of Rindge, NH, Jim Siekierski and his wife Lynn of North Grosvenordale, John Siekierski of Dudley, Jeff Siekierski and his wife Kim of Wilbraham, MA. Four Grandsons, Alex Siekierski and his wife Ania , Aaron Siekierski and his wife Jenna, Bret Siekierski and Justin Siekierski; one brother: Thomas DeNardis of Dudley. Three sisters: Josephine Davis of Thompson, Anna Tracey of Dudley and Mary Aldrich of Webster, and deceased sister Christina DeNardis. Many nieces ,nephews and cousins. She was born in Dudley, MA, the daughter of the late Thomas and Angeline (Esposito) DeNardis. She was raised in Dudley and lived the past 52 years in Thompson .She graduated from Bartlett High School 1949 where she was an outstanding varsity athlete in basketball and softball as well as being a drummer for the band. She worked 40 years at Rexnord in Worcester. Bella was active with many area church groups and was a member of the Son's of Italy. She enjoyed playing cards and was a member of local area pitch leagues. She also directed her high school class re-union every year. She loved traveling with her husband Ray, vacationing around the country and Europe, to places such as Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Italy. Above of all, she was a proud Mother who especially loved traveling to watch her sons and grandsons excel in each of their athletic persuits. Memorial calling hours will be Monday, June 24 from 9 to 11 AM at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley. Memorial services will immediately follow at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel. A private burial will follow in St. Anthony of Padua Cemetery, Webster. In lieu of flowers or gifts, Bella requested everyone's prayers.