Sandra J. Fanello's Obituary
Sandra Jean Fanello, age 76 passed away peacefully at home on July 4th, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband and devoted friends. She was born on January 19, 1949 in Flint Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents Irvin and Winnona Caldwin.
She is survived by her husband John, son Scott of Denver, Colorado, daughter Stacy of Arlington, Texas and newborn granddaughter Alessa of Denver, Colorado.
She and John loved to travel. After they retired, they purchased several RV'S and lived in one for over 5 years as they traveled with her cousin to various states visiting family and friends along the way. After moving to Sun City Center, they went on many cruises and traveled to multiple countries for several years. Sandy loved exploring all the new places and she saw so many in her journey creating beautiful memories along the way. Sandy loved her home state of Michigan and always took an opportunity to return to visit.
She loved the beach. She loved watching sunsets. Her and her husband John loved to take nightly golf cart rides and watch as the sun would set. Sandy was a devoted wife and mother who met many friends along the way. She cherished her many friendships. She moved various times to several states in support of her husband, a former government employee who held various assignments during his career.
Sandy was loved by everyone she ever met and will be sorely missed. She had the rare gift of making everyone feel seen, valued, and safe.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a future date.
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