Domenic Anthony Santilli Sr., age 75 passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his wife Sherrylynn Santilli, his children Domenic Santilli Jr., Kristen Nadeau, Tanya Ray, Heather Smith and Jason Santilli. His grandchildren Aidan Smith, Leif Nadeau, Domenic Santilli III, Zeke Nadeau, Tobin Nadeau, Alexander Smith, Achilles Smith, Renny Nadeau and Parker Johnson. His brothers and sisters Gertrude Signore, Elanor Caniglia, Jo-Ann Cambio, David Santilli, Ronald Santilli and Anthony Santilli. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Frank Santilli and Carmella Misischia Santilli and his brothers Frank and Billy.
He was born in Providence, Rhode Island on June 11, 1946 and graduated from Johnston high school. He served in the Army National Guard and as a reservist for 6 years From 1965 until 1971. During this time he took some business classes, soon after he opened his first restaurant. From there he spent the rest of his working life doing what he loved, working in the restaurant industry. His interests included listening to Neil Diamond and Frank Sinatra, watching baseball and hanging out with his grandchildren.
A memorial service for Domenic will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598, followed by a reception from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com for the Santilli family.
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