• WMNF/Tampa Station Mgr. Vicki Santa Dies

  December 10, 2008 at 5:51 AM (PT)

• Condolences to family and friends of NATHAN B. STUBBLEFIELD FOUNDATION noncommercial WMNF/TAMPA Station Manager VICKI SANTA, who died TUESDAY (12/9) of a pulmonary embolism and pneumonia after a year-long battle with cancer in TAMPA. SANTA, who was 56, had been with the station for over 20 years and was named Station Manager in 2000; she stepped down from her post in JUNE due to her illness. She was also the co-host of the weekly "FREAK SHOW" with ED GREENE.

  A memorial celebration is scheduled for MONDAY (12/15) at SKIPPERS SMOKEHOUSE in TAMPA at 6p.

Vickie Santa

Ms. Santa is survived by her mother, Phyllis M. Santa of St. Petersburg; partner of 31 years, Kenneth Wilson; and her sister, Shelley Santa of Seattle, the sister said. WMNF plans to hold a public celebration of her life at 6 p.m. Monday at Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.

Published in the Tampa Bay Times from Dec. 10 to Dec. 15, 2008

Vickie Santa

This Guest Book will remain online permanently.

October 28, 2010

hi ms. vickie. its aria. i kind of remeber you. i was very little when i met you. you were very kind to me. im 15 now. i have grown so much sicne what happened to you. i miss you very much. and i will never for get you. yu are always in my heart

aria procko,

tampa, Florida

July 08, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 15, 2008

Ms. Vickie always had a kind word for my daughter Aria and she continuously looked forward to seeing Ms. Vickie at the station, sponsored events and even at the grocery! We will miss her.
Our hearts go out to you- mom, sister, and Kenneth. We all love her.

Alaine and Aria Procko-Oliveri,

Tampa, Florida

December 14, 2008

We will miss our dear friend who has meant so much to us all. We are better people because of Vicki.

Gene & Ginny Moore,

Valrico, Florida

December 11, 2008

Listening to Vicki Santa on the Freak Show convinced me to donate to WMNF many a time. She was passionate and dedicated to what the station stands for. She helped make us all better people.

Tom,

Ruskin, Florida

December 11, 2008

Vicki Santa-
Dear friend, programmer, dedicated WMNF staff member. We will miss you so much. Your smile, your hugs, your love to everyone. You are the heart and soul of WMNF RAdio. You cared so much for WMNF, the great Volunteers and the Community. May your spirit continue to live in the Tampa Bay area. 
You got to see your Rays do it, and your building built..Love and Peace always, Lindalu

Linda Reisinger,

st Petersburg, Florida

December 10, 2008

Though we've never met, her's is a voice I'll truly miss.

Larry Reidt,

Hudson, Florida

December 10, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Debbie & John Asumendi,

Tampa, Florida

December 10, 2008

Her voice shall be missed,her presence for ever will be felt.
Cry not for she shall always be in your hearts WMNF.
He spirit will watch and always be in the halls of WMNF.
Fear not for she rest in peace and loves you all.
Peggy Penner San Ignacio Belize...Formally of Bradenton Fl.

Peggy Penner,

San Ignacio Belize

North Shore Congregation Israel 1966 Hebrew Graduating Class