Evelyn Santa Maria's Obituary
Mrs. Evelyn Santa Maria, 94, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home with family by her
side, on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Evelyn was a native of Woodbridge, NJ and moved to NC in 2013. She was a lifelong member
of the First Congregational Church of Woodbridge, NJ. Evelyn worked in secretarial positions
until she got married in 1952, when she started a family. She returned to the workforce in 1978,
working part-time and later full-time, at Abraham & Strauss department store. She enjoyed
working, going out to eat, and mostly, spending time with her family.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Santa Maria, her parents, William and
Frieda Baldwin, and her brothers, Frederick Baldwin, Robert Baldwin, and William Baldwin.
She is survived by her brother, Howard Baldwin. Daughters, Marie Shipe, Patricia Fay
(Michael), Linda Derewsky, and Jo Ann Santa Maria, granddaughters, Jennifer and Samantha
Derewsky.
A memorial service will be held in NJ on Monday, February 19th at First Congregational Church,
Woodbridge, NJ.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com
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