Santa Rea, 70, a resident of Erie, PA and previously of Winter Springs, FL, passed away on January 23, 2021 at UPMC Hamot.

Born on August 13, 1950 in Brooklyn, Santa was the daughter of the late Vincent J. and the late Santa (Luca) Aquilino. On February 12, 2004 in Fern Park, FL, Santa married Joseph F. Rea who survives at home.

Santa was a baker at Sam’s Club in Sanford, FL and loved spending time with her family. Her passion was baking but also enjoyed crocheting.

In addition to her husband, Santa is survived by her children, Anthony Ottiano and his spouse Denise, Bobby Ottiano and his spouse Christine, Chris Ottiano and his spouse Stephanie, Timmy Ottiano and his spouse Lauren, and Milissa Harmon and her spouse Eddy, Danielle Rea-Loccisano and her spouse Domenick; her 21 grandchildren; her 1 great grand child; and her brother Godfrey Aquilino and his spouse Bonnie.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 11:30 – 2 at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc, 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The funeral service will follow at 2pm followed by interment at St. Denis Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.