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James Santoro Obituary

SANTORO - James V. Suddenly, August 13, 2008 at age 43. The family will be present Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the (Cleveland Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 569 Cleveland Drive.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for James Santoro

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Adam Pritchard

October 19, 2020

Think a lot about you Jimbo knowing you are up there with my brother.

June 3, 2009

Oh my Jimbo how I miss you. It is so hard going on in life without you I think of you everyday. I love you and miss you so.
Until we meet again,
Your Mom

Lisa Rangel

June 2, 2009

I still find myself thinking of you often...I met you last year around this time. I hope and pray you are happy and looking down on all of us, your family and friends who miss you so much. I miss you Jimmy but I know we will meet again.

Molly & Kevin

May 27, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMBO!! It is still so weird to think that we have to say things like that to you on here now and even though you are no longer with us in body, we know you are in spirit!! Happy 44th, we hope you spend it joyfully in your new home with the Lord :)

Molly Lafferty

December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas Jimbo! It's just not Christmas without you but we love you & we will keep your memory alive in our hearts :) LOVE YOU JIMBO!!!

Beverly

December 21, 2008

Jim, I miss you more every day...your family is amazing and they embrace me so that I am so grateful for them...I wish you were here...and so do they...you are still loved so very much.....

Sue Santoro

November 25, 2008

I miss you so my son. The holidays will not be the same with out you. Life will never be the same, never.
God how i wish i could have my old life back with you and Nick and Jimbo, you would be so proud of him. He is doing so good in the Navy.
I Love You. Till we meet again.
Your MoM

Molly Lafferty

November 22, 2008

I'm thinking about you alot today Jimbo.....with the holidays approaching Kevin & I find ourselves missing you more and reminiscing on good times passed we shared with you....I hope you know how many lives you have touched and how many people will never forget you.....We Love & Miss you Jimbo!

Diane, Heidi, Cody Miller

October 22, 2008

Sue,Eddie and family
If words of love and sympathy
could take your pain away
or help to ease the loneliness
you face from day to day
If words of caring and concern
could heal your loss somehow
Please know that we are sending
All these words of comfort now
We are so very sorry of your loss.

Janet

October 14, 2008

I knew Jim for a short time and he was a great guy who made a huge impact on my life. His kindness and compassion for people will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew him and especially to his mother, whom he spoke of all the time and his two beautiful boys who meant the world to him. He loved all of his family deeply. Love, light and Peace.

SUE SANTORO

October 13, 2008

My Jim Bo,oh how i miss you.Two months today that you left us.You are in my heart and mind everyday. It is very hard to live with out you Jim i just do not know what to do some times but i am tryingI love you my son my jimbo.Please help me if you can....Your MoM XXOO

Karen Krueger

October 4, 2008

Jimmy your on my mind every min of the day i miss u dearly i will never forget u

Lisa

October 3, 2008

Stilll missing you and thinking of you always...forever in my heart, and forever your friend..

Beverly

October 1, 2008

You are still on my mind and in my heart and I miss you.

Denise McClure-Saskowski

September 13, 2008

To The Santoro Family,

My deepest condolences to your family. I will be praying for you.
God Bless, Denise McClure & Family

September 12, 2008

Thank You All for your Loving thoughts for my Son. I will always pray for all of you. God Bless you all. Sue And Family

September 12, 2008

I love you my son my JimBo I miss you so very much.I will miss you the rest of my life. Rest in peace my Son Till we meet again. I'M so very proud to be your Mom Life will never be the same with out you...Your Mom (Sue) xxxooo

Chrissy Rychlicki-Danowski

August 26, 2008

To the Santoro family,
I can't imagine what you are going through-My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. 'Jimbo' was a huge part of my life. Sue-he loved you so much! As he did with each member of his family. He was so proud of his sons! Thank you for bringing Jimmy into my life and so many others! Talk about Jim with a proud smile and knowing he is having one hell of a party in heaven with Elvis! God Bless!
"When the barometer of life drops to the bottom of the gauge-when the winds of adversity blow hard against our soul, we cannot make it on our own. We not only need the Lord, we need each other."

Kenneth & Carolyn DiPirro

August 22, 2008

To the Santoro family,

We were so very sorry to hear about Jimmy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Remember however, he will be with you always, and live in your hearts forever.
God Bless !

SCOTT & LISA WAGNER

August 21, 2008

DEAR SANTORO FAMILY:

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. JIMBO WAS A GREAT GUY. FUNNY STORY ABOUT HIM, THE FIRST TIME I MET HIM, HE WAS SMOKING A CIGAR AT BOB'S GALLEY AND HE PUT THE ASHES IN MY HOODED COAT AND THAT'S WHEN OUR FRIENDSHIP BEGAN. I JUST SAW JIMBO ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO AND EVERYTIME I SEE HIM, WHICH IS NOT OFTEN, HE MAKES MY DAY! HE ALWAYS HAS A SMILE. JIM WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Anna Glass

August 21, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of this terriable loss. Jim was a great man, I only knew him a few months yet it felt like years. My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this time of grief, Hugs to all of his family and friends.

Cindy Scapillato

August 20, 2008

Jim,
Please look out for Jimmy from above, guide him thru tough times and let him know when you are with him, be his gaurdian angle. Our son turned into a fine young man, someone we are very proud of. We had a great time at Jimmy's Navy graduation. We will all take very good care of Jimmy. We will get him thru the good and the bad.
Please look out for our son.
Untill we meet again.
Love,
Cindy Scapillato

Sue, Ed, Tony, Mary and Michael and family.
Im so truly sorry for the loss of your son and brother. I will keep him alive in Jimmy's heart. Love Cindy

Lisa Rangel

August 20, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. I just found out through a message to me from another friend of his on a friendship site. I knew him at first as an online buddy and met him for the first time in person on the 4th of July with his beautiful son Nick. I also met his brother Eddie at his campsite. What a wonderful family he has.
His last words to me were "lol". That was Jimmy for you. Always laughing. I was having trouble with my yahoo messenger, I always seemed to have computer troubles and he tried patiently to help me through them. He was so supportive of me going back to college and teased me when my computer class grade wasn't as high as I had hoped it would be.
I am so glad he didn't suffer. I will miss him so much. For a time there, he was the first one I talked to in the morning and the last one I talked to at night.
He is definitely smiling down at all of us right now.

Leslie Sickau

August 20, 2008

To the Santoro family
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at CSC.. He was a great guy and will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family.

DAVE THE KLUG FAMILY

August 19, 2008

To the santoro family,

I am sadden and shocked to hear of your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.our family's the KLUGS,and yours grew up in buffalo,JIMBO was a great friend to many!!!!!he will always be missed and thought of often. him and kev were the best of friends ,through the good times and the bad.we have all lost a great friend.

Beverly Chudy

August 19, 2008

Dear Jim,
From our first conversation, I knew you were a special man, and reading all these wonderful tributes to you, I see I was right. You were only in my life a few short months but you made a lifelong impression on me. Thank you for making me so happy the past few weeks and taking me to my first metal concert! I hope that I made you happy too. I am so sad that I won't be able to get to know the wonderful man you were for myself. I know you'll be busy watching over Jimmy Jr. and Nick and your mom and the rest of your family, but maybe you can find some time to watch over me too. It gives me some comfort to know that I'll have you as an angel. To the Santoro family, thank you for your kindness to me during such a difficult time. Jim told me about all of you and loved you all. I will keep Jim in my heart for the rest of my life.

Marty and Kim Behrends

August 19, 2008

Dear Santoro Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and we send you our deepest,deepest sympathies. "Jimbo" was such an awesome person I (Kim) just seen him at Crue Fest in july he looked great , and of course giving me a hard time like he loved to do( you could tell by the smile on is face) while he was,messing my hair, telling other security not to let me thru. We can't believe he is gone .He will truly be missed...but never forgotten. The best memories of Jim we have are when he and Kevin (Keller) dressed up like women for Halloween, or our awesome toga party and yes Jim did wear a sheet ! I have pics! He was such a great person and taken away way too soon. again we are so sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you all.

Molly Lafferty Kevin Keller

August 19, 2008

Jimmy "Jimbo" Santoro was by all means one of the best! I will think of Jimmy always and without a doubt, keep his memory alive through the many stories both Kevin & I can tell about good times with Jim :)

It is written that however you lived your life while here on earth, so shall you be rewarded in heaven. This being known, we all can take solace in knowing that our Jimmy will be living like a king! In his days on earth, Jimmy was a very kind, gentle, giving person who did everything whole heartedly and with one of the biggest smiles I have EVER seen! No matter what time it was day or night, who you were or what your problem was, Jimmy was there to help you, no questions asked. Even if he barely knew you, it was never a problem for him to lend a hand in whatever way was needed. It is for that reason; we all came to love that big guy with the huge smile.

I first met Jimbo on Edison Avenue where we all grew up. He was this big guy with an even bigger laugh and laugh was what he loved to do. He always seemed as though life was just giving him its best and he loved every minute of it. Being the baby in a family of 5, he knew exactly how to get noticed so that he would be the center of attention but do it in a way that entertained everyone around him! As times changed and we all got older, Jimmy would constantly remind me that he was "watching out" for me and also "watching me" so I stayed out of trouble. I always looked to him as a big brother and as recently as three weeks ago at a concert, I told a guy that Jimmy was "my brother who is VERY protective", all the while Jimmy just stood there grinning at the guy LOL! It was always nice to know that he wasn't far away if needed.

When Jimmy Jr. was born, that smile got even bigger and brighter! He couldn't control himself when telling the news to all the neighbors and even cried over the joy he felt to "have a son, a healthy son" as he put it. As the years continued to pass and Jimmy Jr. became the man he is today, Jimmy never hesitated to brag about his boy every chance he got. He carried various different pictures of him everywhere he went and loved to tell you where they were in the pictures or what special event or milestone each picture was a memory of. Jimmy beamed like the proud father he was when he was at our house and telling Kevin about Jimmy Jr. graduating from boot camp soon and how he couldn't wait to take the trip down to watch him and of course, take a millions pictures to show us all when he returned! Jimmy was blessed with a second son, Nicholas, almost 5 years ago. He was again, a very proud dad with that huge smile when he told us all he had another son. He enjoyed the time he spent with Nick and loved him as much as a father could love a son. Every milestone in Nick's 4 years was documented in pictures and placed proudly next to those of Jimmy Jr. so that the proud father that Jimmy was, could tell everyone even more stories of his boys. There is a picture of Jimmy Jr. & Nick together on Jimbo's Myspace page that sums up exactly what those boys meant to him, the caption under it reads; "The loves of my life".

Another love of his life was his love for adventure. He wanted to travel to every spot he could and that he did! He enjoyed the time he spent living with his brother Tony in Florida and never lost touch with his friends back here in "cold, snowy Buffalo" as he referred to it! On a trip to California to visit family, Jimbo got to finally see the west coast and drive in a Chrysler 300 which he without hesitation, chose for a rental car while there :) He loved to be out in the sun and having fun and thankfully, the Lord blessed him with many, many occasions where he was able to do just that! Jim was also a devoted family man through and through. He was very close with his mother Sue and each and every sibling as well as their significant others and children. That isn't where it ended either; he was also in constant contact one way or another with aunts, uncles and cousins too! One of the most told stories was about the time he went with Kevin on a road trip to visit his father in Indiana. After spending some time there, they went to the one place on earth they would both be so far from home yet feel right at home, Graceland! They were all of 22 years old or so and they never forgot a detail of that whole trip, right down to the gifts they brought back for Elvis' biggest fans, their mothers! He was never without a story to tell about one of his brothers or his sister and how well they were doing in life. He beamed with pride whenever he spoke of any one of them or their children. Whenever someone mentioned anything that had to do with cooking, specifically "sauce", he chimed right in with "Oh dude, you have to taste my mom's sauce, ohhh the best, it's just the best!" Which of course would spur a half hour story about how growing up, every Sunday was pasta and sauce night for dinner and how he loved it. He loved his mother with ever fiber of his being and held her so dear to his heart at all times. He even went as far as to list his Mom as his "hero" on his Myspace page! He was proud to carry the Santoro name and he did very well by it throughout his whole life!

I can only hope that through his death, Jim will continue to be the peacekeeper he always was and show us that we need to stop being so petty about everyday things in life. We need to keep in touch more often, we need to call each other & say "Hi" or "I Love You" for no reason at all. Gatherings of friends and family should be done at least twice a year and I don't mean holidays! We need to live this life for every minute we are given because, nothing is gauranteed to us. Every day is a gift and should be lived as such!

Jimmy, I know you are up there now watching over us all, please ask the Lord to show us all how to live a better life so that someday we may be reuintied with you for that giant party in the sky I know you will have for us to welcome us "home"!

I LOVE YOU JIM! I MISS YOU JIM! And I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU JIMBO!

karen brown

August 19, 2008

To the santoro family...i am truely sorry for your loss...jimmy was a great guy and he was always happy and full of life...he will be truely missed...my heart and prayers go out to you and your family

Jennifer Kinney

August 19, 2008

Sue,
I am so very very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Deanna Tedesco

August 18, 2008

Eddie, I am so sorry for your loss of Jimmy. he would want a celebration! because thats what he is getting a HUGE CELEBRATION. Trumpets are sounding and angels are dancing all in his honor. My prayers are with you and your family. I cant imagine the pain involved in loosing a younger brother, please know I am here if you need a shoulder, an ear, or a hug. God Bless

Dolores Livsey

August 18, 2008

Anthony, Sue and the Santoro family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. May your memories provide comfort, and may Jesus help you through the difficult days ahead. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Dolores (Cafarella) Livsey and the Cafarella family

Shelley McMindes

August 18, 2008

Anthony, Nick Mary, Tony and Eddie.
I was so sadden to hear the loss of Jimmy. Know that GOD had special plans for him for his work here on earth was done. We may not understand this right now but, Jimmy is in a better place. May God's arms be wrapped around you all and give you the strength and all the love to get thru this difficult time. Jimmy was a good man and will truly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remembering is a key we hold in which we share in wonderfull memories for a wonderful Son and Brother. God Bless all.
With Love,
Shelley McMindes (Valone)

Shelley McMindes

August 18, 2008

Sue

I'm sorry to have heard the news on vacation about Jimmy, my prayers and love were with you.

But words could never express how truly saddened I was over the news of Jimmy, He was loved and respected by so many, you did a great job in raising a fine young man. Nothing can really be said to ease the pain, but the God I serve has never and will never let us down. We may ask why? and never really get the right answer but rest assured that your prayers and the prayers of those who love you are heard by God on a daily basis, and he will in time give you peace that surpasses all understanding. God bless you and know that you are in everyone's prayers. May Gods arms be wrapped around you at this time to give you strength to go forward and carry on. Remembering is the key to never forgetting. He will always be in our hearts forever.

With Love,
Shelley McMindes (Valone)

Cathy Schadel-Shotwell

August 18, 2008

Sue,

As Jimbo is being put to rest today, I can not help but reflect........how he loved you with his entire heart, his love and devotion to little Jimmy, the genuine love he had for his siblings and entire family. His was a good man with a good heart. Sue, Jimbo will continue to be with you day and night, day in and day out........I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. ( I bet he's telling Elvis all about you!!!)

Diane Stotz

August 18, 2008

Sue & Family:

I am so sorry to hear about your son. My my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. There are no words I could say to ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this most difficult time.

Me & Jimbo at his 40th Birthday Party 2005

Kevin Keller

August 18, 2008

To my friend, my BROTHER....we will always have Graceland, say Hi to Elvis for me! You are forever in my heart and I love you, I'll miss ya brother!

'Jimbo

Mary Beth Schadel

August 17, 2008

Sue, Tony, Eddie, Mary, Mike and (Little) Jimmy,
I wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to the entire family. I can not imagine how hard this if for all of you.
I know you all will have only the best memories of your times together. I hope those memories can ease your pain and bring smiles to you all on the tough days without Jimmy.
When I heard the news, the first thing I thought of was a picture I had of "Jimbo" holding my son as an infant. Then my next memory was Jimmy wearing his satin Kensington H.S jacket, playing hockey for Ken High, standing up in my wedding, our trip to Disney and then our last meeting 2 yrs ago. He greeted me the his usual big smile and hug. I thought I'd share the pic with you all of Jimmy and my son Brandon.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Serena Hirsch

August 17, 2008

Aunt Sue and all my cousins,
Remember all the good memories that you made with Jimbo. Remember he is in heavan giving my mom a big hug right now. I love you Aunt Sue , Uncle Ant, Little Jimmy, Nick, Mary, Tony, Eddie, Micheal, and all of their children.

Craig Scarupa

August 17, 2008

Sue, sorry for your loss. I know your family is very important to you and we always admired you for how you raised your children. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara & Craig Scarupa

Mark Cater

August 17, 2008

I would like to convey my deepest sympathies to the Santoro family. I know the family when we lived in the "projects" and can still hear Sue calling them in for the evening. I have not seen Jimmy in years, but none-the-less he and his family are in my prayers.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there… I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow…
I am the diamond glints on snow…
I am the sunlight on ripened grain…
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight…
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry—
I am not there… I did not die…

Dawn McAuley

August 17, 2008

Dearest Sue,
Jimmy has left behind a thousand memories that will live in your heart forever. May those memories held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this difficult time. I'm very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dee Borosky

August 17, 2008

Dear Sue,Tony, Eddie, Mary & Michael:

Jimmy's passing has to be so painful for all of you. I do not know of a family who is closer than all of you. God bless Jim and I'm sure Cassie is trying to boss him around, once again.
My love, and prayers to all of you.

Dee (LaRocco) Borosky & family

Pat Sommerfield

August 17, 2008

Dear Sue ,Eddy, Tony, Mary, & Michael, My heart is filled with so much sorrow for all of you. To loose a child is the hardest thing a mother has to go through. The lost of your brother Jimmy you just cannot put it into words . I'm deeply sorry for Jimmy's passing away. May God be with all of you and Jimmy.

All my love and prayers,
Pat [Hubert] Sommerfield

nadine kinmartin

August 17, 2008

Dear sue and family, It was with great sadness that we learned of Jimmys death,the world has lost someone special,you and your family are much in our thoughts and prayers.your grief is shared by many, Nadine,Starr,Billy,Kinmartin

Susan Santoro

August 17, 2008

My baby, my son, my Jimbo, my Boom -
I brought you into this world, Im grateful you died in my arms if you had to go, know there won't be a day that goes by that I won't think of you. I love you!
Your Mom

Anthony,Tina,Ant & Nina Santoro

August 17, 2008

My Dearest Brother
You were the most loving humble person I have ever known your love your understanding and humility will live on in our hearts!!
We know you are with the King Of Kings and The Lord Of Lords!!!!!!
I WILL MISS YOU GREATLY MY DEAREST YOUNGEST BROTHER!
Anthony

Frank Grigsby

August 17, 2008

Santoro Family,

God Bless you in your time of sorrow . Jim was a great guy . I meeet him thru the Buffalo Chat room and thru working at the Bills game security . He will definately be missed and never forgotten

sonya rice

August 17, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

a friend

August 16, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.


I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.


There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Bob

August 16, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Santoro family, on your loss. I have only known Jim, really about a year. I worked with him at CSC Security. He was a very good person and a great supervisor. I had the pleasure of working with him, at a couple of his last events, Watkins Glen and Edgefest. He will be missed. My prayers go out to your family.

Dawn Wingerter (Lewis)

August 16, 2008

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.

Karen Krueger

August 16, 2008

Santoro family jim was a great man i will will truely miss him. My prayers are with all of you.

Gary Rosenberg

August 16, 2008

I worked with Jim as a security guard at CSC, and he will be greatly missed. He was a great friend with a big heart. My condolences to the family. He will be remembered by me every time i work a concert. If there is anything i can do to help, let me know. God Bless

Julie Tschari

August 16, 2008

To say I'm sorry would be too simple a phrase at the news of your families tremendous loss. Just know that our families prayers and thoughts are with Jimbo and you at this time.My memories of a happy,loving,kind, young man will last forever.

Shawn and Tammy Highway

August 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's family. Shawn and I have known Jim for years and I spoke with him not long ago and he always spoke of his boys first and foremost. I remember our trip to Florida with my kids and Jim Jr, his passion for life was so strong,even just on vacation. He touched everyone who ever met him. He was a wonderful,loving and caring person who will always hold a special place in my heart and I will miss him deeply.

Robin

August 16, 2008

Santoro Family.. My prayers and blessings are with you! I was online chatting with Jimmy till right before our loss.
Besides his wit, charm and advice our conversation was about his plans for his first tatt in Honor of 911, Eagle with tear and Flag.
What pride he had. Im grateful and treasure that thought always and feel its importance to share! God Bless to sons, family and friends!

Karen Krueger

August 15, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Donna Vitale

August 15, 2008

Dear Sue and Family,
I am so sorry about Jimmy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Donna

Cathy Schadel-Shotwell

August 15, 2008

(Little)Jimmy and the entire Santoro Family,

My heart goes out to all of you. There was a time when you were all very special to me and I will remember our times together as happy. All of you (as I ) have wonderful memories of Jimmy as only a very close family would have. Only the other day I was thinking of our Disney trip, (Little) Jimmy with Brandon, MaryBeth and Randy.....it is very important to remember all of your goods you had with your Dad. Know that your Dad will continue to watch over you and love you as he always has.

Molly Lafferty

August 15, 2008

I have known Jimmy for more years than I can count. He will always be remembered as the great guy he was. No matter where he went and what he was doing there was a HUGE smile on his face! I still can't believe he is gone from this earth but he will remain forever in my heart. God Bless Jim!

chuck smith

August 15, 2008

Santoro family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Jackie Cooke (Nasso)

August 15, 2008

Jimmy's mom and my mom were very close friends when I was a kid, and I have wonderful childhood memories hanging out with him and his brothers and sisters. I have bumped into Jim several times over the past few years. Each time, he recognized me, called out my name and greeted me with a hug. I know many others will remember Jimmy for the same warmth and friendliness. My heart goes out to Sue and Jim's siblings.

Gene B

August 15, 2008

I met Jim thru the Buffalo Chat room and he got me into Concert Security. I will always remember him every time i do a show. Keep the crowds under control in heaven.

Donna Mazur

August 15, 2008

Sue,
My heart goes out to you and your famiy. You are all in my prayers.

Tony LaRocco

August 15, 2008

Jim,

Though I didn't really know you well, I do know how much you were loved. I am sure that Cassie will babysit you through the begining of you new life as she did your earthly one. God Bless you and say hi to Cass for us.

Edwin Voll

August 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's family.

Peter Fallato

August 15, 2008

My prayers go out to his family. I worked with James with CSC, and he was a great man. He will be deeply missed.

Mary Phillips

August 15, 2008

Sue(mom) & Family,
My heart aches for you.There are no words I can say to ease the pain.The loss of a Son Father ,Brother a Friend so early in life is so unconcievable. Just know he is in a beautiful place in heaven with Jesus. Jim will watch over you and wait for you to come home. I love you all and I am here if you need anything. A hug & kiss to you all.

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