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Sally Mallinson Santacroce, 75, of Branford passed away on Aug. 18 at her home. She was the loving mother of Karin (Michael) Perricone of Branford and the late Michael, David, and Laura Santacroce. She was the cherished grandmother of Anna and Michael Perricone; and sister of the late Nancy Augur and Susan Herman. Sally was born in New Haven on May 6, 1944, daughter of the late Charles and Lois Mallinson. She was the loving companion of the late Raymond E. Luden, Sr., and special friend of Ralph Castellon of North Branford.

Prior to her retirement Sally was a new business clerk for the Knights of Columbus. Sally loved to garden, knit, read, and spend time with her grandchildren.

Her funeral procession left the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), Aug. 22. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. John Bosco Parish in St. Mary’s Church. Interment followed in East Lawn Cemetery. Friends called Aug. 21. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Feed Branford Kids, PO Box 651, Branford, CT 06405, or to the Ben Callahan Memorial Foundation, 7 Brightwood Ln., Branford, CT 06405. For an online obituary or to sign Sally’s guest book, visit www.portofuneralhomes.net.