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Stephen Santagata Obituary

SANTAGATA, STEPHEN A., 50, of Sebille Road, died Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Donna M. (Mencunas) Santagata. They were married for almost eighteen years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of Anthony L. and Anna M. (Nannarone) Santagata, Sr., of Smithfield.

Stephen worked in the Plumbing and Maintenance Division for the Smithfield School Department for twenty-five years, retiring in 1995.

Besides his wife, and parents, he leaves a son, Dustin J. Santagata of Smithfield; two brothers, Anthony L. Santagata of Johnston and Paul A. Santagata of North Providence; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Casimir Church, 350 Smith Street, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting Hours Wednesday 5-8 p.m. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Donna, Paul, Michael and Juliana Santagata

August 15, 2008

Dear Stevie,
Even though you are no longer physically with us, we know that you're spirit is with us every day. We miss you and wish that you never had to suffer the way you did. May God take that suffering and use it for a greater good. It's not easy for your brother and friend Paulie so we pray that you watch over him and help him get through everyday. Please rest in peace and be happy in your new body which is now full of life. All our love Paulie, Donna, Michael and Juliana

Susan (Melise)

August 13, 2008

Dear Anna and Tony, I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Stephen. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan (Melise)

Patrick Farley

August 13, 2008

Donna/Dustin,

Myself and my family wish to send our deepest condolences.

juliana santagata

August 13, 2008

dear uncle stevie
i love you. you are always in my heart.

Rob Mencunas

August 13, 2008

Hi Donna, my heart and prayers goes out to you and Dustin. You will be in our prayers and thoughts.

Love Rob

Tracey

August 13, 2008

Anthony Jr, Sandy, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother Steven passing. You are all in my prayers.

Love
The Silva Family

Brian Goodhart

August 13, 2008

Donna, Me and My Family would like to send our deepest condolences on your loss.

MARIE TETREAULT

August 13, 2008

HEY CHICKY GUESS WHO KEEP YOUR CHIN UP BETTER DAYS ARE AHEAD FOR YOU AND YOUR BOY WHE N YOU GET BACK WE WILL WALK LOVE MARIE

ROSE/MICHAEL DUNN

August 13, 2008

DONNA & DUSTIN, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LEAN ON EACHOTHER FOR STRENGTH AND YOU'LL GET THROUGH THIS UNFORTUNATE TIME. BETTER DAYS WILL COME, ONE AT A TIME.

Jennifer DaSilva

August 13, 2008

Dear Donna,
My mom told me the news today and I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Steven was a great person and wonderful neighbor to my grandparents. Another Beautiful is now in Heaven watching over us.

Take Care
Jennifer DaSilva & Family (Marion's granddaughter)

John & Audrey Earley & Marion Connetti

August 12, 2008

Dear Santagata Family,
John & I are sending our most sincere sympathy to you over the passing of Stephen. We know that this is a very difficult time for all of you. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. There are 2 things John and I will always remember about Steve...His kindness to others and his smile that could light up any room. May Our Lord be with you all and give you the strength you need each day. Love John & Audrey

Paul & Cathy Mc Peak

August 12, 2008

To the Santagata Family,
Our condolences at this time, from Cathy and Paul / Tim Mc Peak

Tina Lanni

August 12, 2008

The Lanni family sends their condolences to the entire Santagata family. We are thinking of you and have you all in our thoughts at this time of sorrow.

Dustin Santagata

August 12, 2008

DADDY I MISS YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGEN, AND I KNOW THAT INSTEAD OF LOOKIN DOWN ON ME THAT YOUR RIGHT HERE WITH ME AND YOUR GOING 2 HELP ME GET BY WHAT EVER LIFE MAY THROW AT ME AND NOTHIN WILL EVER CHANGE THAT I LOVED YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING

John Allen

August 12, 2008

Donna
Sorry to hear of Steve's passing.
Take comfort in knowing he is in a better place .

Jenny Fazzina

August 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. God bless and comfort you.

Thomas Argenti

August 12, 2008

Dear Sanatgata Family,
I am very sad to hear of Stephen's passing. I was glad to be able to visit him on Friday, and talk to him for a while. I was surprised that he knew immediately who i was. He was a good man, a friend and will be missed, if not in our hearts forever.

Thomas @ Rhonda Argenti

Richard McAuliffe

August 12, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ann Muller (Rankl)

August 12, 2008

Dear Santagata Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. I wish there were some magical words that I could say to take away the pain and sorrow. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo

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