Kathleen M. (Santos) Ciulla

Kathleen M. (Santos) Ciulla, 67, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 after sudden complications of cancer.  Born and raised in Stoughton, Kathy was a 1975 graduate of Stoughton High School and earned a degree in nursing from Massasoit College. She later obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing. In over 40 years as a nurse, she worked in the fields of medical/surgical, chronic care, special physical needs at a children's hospital, and recently retired from the neonatal intensive care unit at Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Kathy had a vibrant spirit, and her generosity, selflessness, and love had no bounds. She adored her family and friends and would always drop whatever she was doing to assist anyone that needed her. Kathy’s vast interests included reading, writing, knitting, all things supernatural, and horror and mystery films, especially The Ghost and Mr. Chicken. She loved animals including her dog Mork and a variety of family pets throughout the years. She followed a strict vegan lifestyle. She enjoyed family time, whether it be movie nights at home, hiking Blue Hills, visiting the zoo, or attending family parties. She loved family beach days on Cape Cod.

Kathy was the cherished daughter of Marilyn E. (Child) Santos of Taunton and the late Peter G. Santos; loving wife of Daniel J. Ciulla for 13 years; former spouse Thomas Hatchfield of Brockton; beloved mother of Steve and his wife Kelly of Bridgewater, Andy and his wife Nikki of Rockland, Jimmy of Brockton, Danny and his wife Jessica of East Bridgewater; devoted grandmother (Nana) to Logan, Aria, Clark, Zachary, and baby on the way Zoey; sister of Robert Santos of CT, David Santos of Brockton, Kimberly McMahon and her husband Rich of Norton, and Richard Santos and his wife Jussara of NH; and an aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Friday, December 20th from 5-7 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. memorial service at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. In keeping with Kathy’s love of animals, memorial gifts may be made to Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA, 1300 West Elm Street Ext., Brockton, MA 02301(https://www.apcsm.org/give).

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