89, of Cranston and Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Jennie (Fandetti) Santoro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Assunta (Borrelli) Santoro. Mr. Santoro was employed in the jewelry industry for many years until his retirement.
Emilio is survived by his loving children, Susan J. Lovejoy and her husband David of Cranston, Jane M. Burrows and her husband Richard of Cranston, and Richard J. Santoro and his wife Lisa Pullano-Santoro of Coventry and was the cherished grandfather of Matthew, Michael, Daniel, Lindsay, and Christopher. Emilio was also the brother of Americo Santoro of Warwick, Donato Santoro of Johnston and the late Nicholas and Edward Santoro, Sylvia Puccetti, Santina Guerriero and Teresa Casparino.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Monday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: RI Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907.