Obituary of Emma Padilla

Emma Leoncia (Santiago) Padilla transitioned on Sunday, August 20, 2023 peacefully surrounded by her children. She was born September 12, 1922 in Guayama, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Santiago and Nicolasa Diaz. Emma enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her five children. She enjoyed animals, especially her pet monkey name Cheetoe. Her favorite holiday was Halloween, and she would dress up every year. Emma leaves behind to cherish her memories and to celebrate her life are her children Maria Montero (Fernando) Martha Padilla (Charles) all of Vineland, Ulpiano Padilla Jr.(Carmen) of Pennsville, Nancy Padilla and Jane Padilla (Benito) also of Vineland; her 10 wonderful grandchildren and 14 wonderful great grandchildren and a host of nieces, and nephews whom she loved dearly and a dear friend Sylvia. A special thanks to Cathy Jones from Inspira Life Center who helped in Emma's transition. She was predeceased by her parents Juan and Nicolasa; her husband Ulpiano Padilla; brother, Alfredo Santiago, and her beloved granddaughter Lisa Marie Padilla. A funeral home visitation will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 10am to 12pm followed by a funeral service at 12pm from Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com