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Sandra Fay (Santosuosso) Brown, 80,

Sandra Fay (Santosuosso) Brown, 80, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away on October 2, 2021 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.  Sandra was born in Milford, MA on October 30, 1940,  daughter of Alfred N. Santosuosso and Yvonne A. (Paulette) Santosuosso. She was a resident of Milford, MA, and a 1958 graduate of Milford High School, after which she completed degrees in Business Administration at Burdett College and Computer Science at Drew University. In her career, Sandra spent many years as the probation office manager for the Trial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a position she excelled at and was quite proud of. Sandra moved to Florence, SC, where she met her husband (John) Odell Brown.  

Sandra and her husband established Advanced Structural Systems together, a successful High Rise Storage System business.  Together, the Financial Manager and Foreman/Contractor team completed business projects all around the country from 1981 - 1995.  Following retirement, Odell and Sandra spent their winters in Hilton Head, SC and their summers in Wareham, MA in the beach house they built together. In 2015, Sandra moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Sandra was a kind, loving, and fiercely independent woman who was always there to be a listening ear, lend advice, or take your hand and drag you to the dance floor. Sandra loved life, music, learning, and most of all a good laugh.

  A lifelong Catholic, Sandra was steadfast in her faith and was a parishioner of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Sandra was, above all else, a devoted mother and grandmother, and she split her time between her family in the Northeast and Southeast for much of her life.  Sandra fought a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, throughout which her grace and spirit never faltered.  Sandra knew with certainty that God was with her during every step of her life, in sickness and health.  Her family is grateful to God that the end of her journey was peaceful. Now God has her in His eternal care and keeping and has restored her to perfect healing. 

Sandra was loved by every person who was blessed to know her, and will be deeply missed.  Along with her father and mother, Sandra was also preceded in death by her sister,  Shirley (Santosuosso) Bartolemei of Delray Beach, FL, her granddaughter (baby) Ellie Strickland of Claxton, GA,  her loving husband of 27 years, (John) Odell Brown of Wareham, MA, and her faithful golden retriever companion, Rylee “Puff” Brown, who never left her side during her illness.  Sandra is survived by her brother, Alfred R. Santosuosso and his wife Susan Santosuosso of Las Vegas, NV, her four children, Bernard Ashley and his fiancée Anne Prindeville of Bellingham, MA, Susan Ashley and her life partner Anthony J. Perry of E. Falmouth, MA, Dianne Brown and her husband Roger Brown of Waycross, GA, and Dawn Smith and her husband Windell Smith Jr. of St. Johns, FL, along with her eight grandchildren, Rebecca Fafara and her husband Michael Fafara of Sparta, NJ, Amanda Ashley and her wife Marlene DiRaimo of Uxbridge, MA, Molly Bergeron and her husband Harrison Bergeron of Athens, GA, Annie Smith of Fleming Island, FL, Ashley Smith of St. Johns, FL, Nicholas Strickland of Claxton, GA, Jack Smith of St. Johns, FL, John Smith of St. Johns, FL, several nieces and nephews, two stepchildren, three step grandchildren, and her faithful feline companion Gregree Brown.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10 A.M at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on 5 E. Main Street, Milford, Massachusetts. The burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Milford. There are no calling hours.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home 46 Water St Milford .

Memorial contributions can be made to any of Sandra’s Missions which she supported throughout her life: Marianist Mission Mount Saint John 4435 E Patterson Road Dayton OH 45481-001, Father Jack Sacred Heart Southern Missions 6050 Hwy 161 Walls, Mississippi 38686-9099, Salesian Missions PO Box 96567 Washington, DC 20090-6567, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Humane Society


Guest Book

Freddy and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. With deepest sympathy, Bob and Rossella Minichiello
Rossella Minichiello


I am so sorry for your loss, my dearest friend, Susan and family. Although I did not meet your mother in person, I feel like I knew her and I will miss her too. May her memory be eternal. With love and the deepest sympathy, Catherine Varkas
Catherine Varkas


I am so sorry for your loss, my dearest friend, Susan and family. Although I did not meet your mother in person, I feel like I knew her and I will miss her too. May her memory be eternal. With love and the deepest sympathy, Catherine Varkas
Catherine Varkas


I am so sorry for your loss, my dearest friend, Susan and family. Although I did not meet your mother in person, I feel like I knew her and I will miss her too. May her memory be eternal. With love and the deepest sympathy, Catherine Varkas
Catherine Varkas


Love, hugs, and condolences to her family. I miss you Sandy. My neighbor and dear friend. I will always have fond memories of your smile and cheery laugh. The sight of you and Rylee (trotting happily beside you to the mailbox) to help carry in the mail. I cherish our many talks about God, the Navy, your love for your family, and living in Massachusetts. We enjoyed a shared love for Birch trees, seeing a butterfly sail by, getting an unexpected visit from a bright red cardinal, and having a slice of cranberry-orange bread with a morning cup of coffee or tea. I am grateful to have had the pleasure of your company while here on earth. You are one of God's Angels now. Love and hugs to you in heaven.
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Bottos


Susan, my heart goes out to you and your family. May your lifetime of memories bring you some joy at this time!
Teri Lambert


May she live in eternal bliss and peace at the right hand of Our Father. Wishing the entire family peace and grace in the days ahead. A special condolence goes to my friend, Susan Ashley. Kathleen Townsend
Kathleen Townsend


Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We are sure Sandra is with God and her companion Rylee “Puff” Brown is there also. Prayers always.
ARTHUR & GLORIA COCCHIARO


Dear Susan and family, My heartfelt condolences to all. Though I did not know your mother, through pictures shared, I could see she was a loving and compassionate lady and full of fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Blessings, Holly Neal
Holly Neal


My deepest sympathy to her amazing family. Sandy was indeed very fortunate to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She will be eternally missed.
Marie Santosuosso


My deepest sympathy to her amazing family. Sandy was indeed very fortunate to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She will be eternally missed.
Marie Santosuosso


To Sue and family, I am so deeply sorry for you loss. And I'm very glad you were all able to see her recently. Your are all a tribute to her impressive and wonderful life. Love and light and prayers for you all. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤
Laurie Fellows


With deepest sympathy and my thoughts are with her amazing family. Always
M


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