Emma Helen Santini

April 7, 1924 - August 6, 2016

Mrs. Emma H. Santini (Costigliolo) passed away, peacefully in her sleep at Brookdale's Alzheimer's facility in Lodi, CA on Saturday August 6, 2016 at the age of 92. Emma is survived by her granddaughter, Marina Cortez and great-granddaughter, Angelique Crook. Emma was born April 7, 1924. She began her career owning, the locally famous, Otto's Restaurant. After years of success she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah and continued her entrepreneur lifestyle by having a silo business and owning real estate here in California, among many other things. She was also the dietetic supervisor of the University of Salt Lake for many years. Emma was a globetrotting woman, who had been to all corners of the world. She was smart, kind woman who loved family very much. She will be greatly missed by all of her friends and family. The Rosary is scheduled for Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 6 pm at DeYoung Memorial Chapel at 601 N. California St., Stockton, CA. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 10 am at St. Anne's Catholic Church at 215 W. Walnut St., Lodi, CA, with a reception to follow at 16795 N. Jack Tone Rd, Lodi. Deacon Porfi will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Emma's life. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to [email protected]. The family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale and Vitas for the dedication to Emma.