Santa Clara Mortuary

Jess P. Cirino On May 9th, 2024, Jess P. Cirino 92, a loving, gentle, generous, kindhearted, devoted family man peacefully passed into the arms of our heavenly Lord. The love of his life, and wife of 67 years, Mary Lou was by his side. Jess was born in Phoenix Arizona on November 23, 1931 to parents Frank and Isabel Cirino. He lived a humble childhood as the son of a railroad worker and dedicated his adult life to serving his church, family and community. Jess proudly served in the U.S. Army as an ambulance medic and boxer. He was merited with a good conduct award and honorable discharge. After serving in the military Jess attended the University of Arizona, was a proud U of A Wildcat and...

Salvatore "Sal" Joseph Penza passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 13, 2024. Sal was 93 years old at the time of his passing, having lived a full, accomplished, and extraordinary life. Throughout his life and up until the very end, Sal maintained a devotion to family and God, a love for food, a thirst for knowledge, and a spry sense of humor. Sal was born on May 15, 1930, in the South Bronx, New York City. The son of Italian immigrants, he resided in the Italian section of the Bronx. Being raised in an immigrant family, Sal spoke only Italian growing up. He learned English from radio shows and others he worked with doing odd jobs in the city. His father passed away...