Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Stephen Santos of Aiken, SC and the late Claudia (Mailhot) Santos. He was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Santos attended New Bedford High School and was an avid golfer.
In addition to his father and companion, he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Eileen Santos of New Bedford; his stepmother, Nancy Santos of Aiken, SC; and a stepsister, Shauna Cotton and her husband Michael of Obion, TN.
His memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015, from 11 AM to 1 PM in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St., 2nd FL, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. For tribute or directions visit www.rock-funeralhome.com.