John R. Santoro

(June 19, 1930 – December 19, 2019)

John R Santoro age 89. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Santoro. Loving dad of John (Jean) Santoro, Lori Santoro, Mary Ann Santoro, Joan Ruedel and Phillip (Dina) Santoro. Cherished grandpa of Emily (Griffin) Walker, Margaret, John and Peter Santoro. Amy, Daniel (Kelly) and Michael Santoro. Jessica and Scott Ruedel. Charles, Natalie and Joseph Santoro. Dearest great grandfather of Kyle, Joseph, Marcel, Sadie and Makayla.

Loving son of the late John D and the late Lucille Santoro. Brother of the late Kathryn (the late Robert) Pecho. Brother-in-law of Joseph (Beatrice) Frankiewicz, the late Eugene Frankiewicz, Alice (the late Robert) Gomolka and the late Rita (the late Edward) Antczak. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.

John will be fondly remembered as a good father who always took care of his children and did the best he could to teach and guide them, a loving grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many. He will always hold a special place in our lives and in our hearts

A special thank you to Sunrise of Park Ridge for their loving care and support.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society 225 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60601 or www.cancer.org.