Obituary of Eleanor Sammartino

Eleanor Sammartino, 87, of Vineland passed away peacefully Wednesday at Inspira Medical Center after a brief illness. Eleanor was one of seven children born to Cuno and Julia Becker. She was a life-long resident of Vineland and a 1946 graduate of Vineland High School. She retired from Vineland Public Schools, where she was the head cook at Vineland High School South. After her retirement, she spent time volunteering for the American Red Cross, where she assisted at local blood drives. She also enjoyed going to the theater and dances, as well as traveling with her husband of 63 years, John Sammartino, who preceded her in death. Eleanor is survived by her three children, John Steven Sammartino of Stone Harbor, Judith Miller and Adrienne Sammartino, both of Vineland. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Sara Guzman(Norton), and two great-granddaughters, Lia and Ali Guzman, all of Islip, NY. Services will be held Tuesday, October 20th from 9:45-11:45 at St. Isidore's Church in Vineland and will be followed by a mass of Christian burial at 12:00. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the charity of your choice.