Fiammetta Bacani Santillan Obituary (1937

Fiammetta Bacani Santillan, 88, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at Eagle Rock Post Acute Care at Cedar Grove. She was born on November 21, 1937, in Manila, Philippines, to the late Jose Bacani and Felisa Vila. She was the beloved wife of the late Victor Santillan Jr. and a devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son, Victor Santillan III, and her daughter, Chona Lentini. Fiammetta earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and later worked as an accountant at Interport. She was known for her dedication, discipline, and strong sense of responsibility throughout her professional life. She is survived by her daughter, Rhosarie Belizario, and Fatima Magat; her son-in-laws Jon Magat; and Placido Lentini, and her daughter-in-law, Mayebeline. Her siblings, Georgette Bacani and Joey Bacani. She is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: John John, Emma, Victoria-Ashley, Kathryn, Shaina, Josephine, Orazio, Adriana, Victoria-Amy, Jaelon, and Javin. Fiammetta will be remembered for her quiet strength, intelligence, and unwavering love for her family. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM at Zuasola Funeral Homes, 101 Union Ave., Belleville, NJ 07109. Followed by 2:30 PM interment at Restland Memorial Park, 77 Deforest Ave., East Hanover, NJ.