Richard R. Santore

1931 - 2018

Richard R. Santore obituary, 1931-2018, Monroe, NC

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service

7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Richard Santore Obituary

Richard R. Santore, 87, formerly of Four Seasons, Ft. Mill, SC and recently of Charlotte, died peacefully at Carillon at Indian Trail, on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Born in Passaic, NJ on February 18, 1931, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose Santore; beloved husband for 53 years of the late Marilyn Telerico Santore who died June 20, 2007; devoted father of Richard R. Santore, Jr. (Susan), Gary S. Santore (Debbie), Peter A. Santore (Beth), Linda A. Tully (Clay), Janet M. Bumgarner (Jeff) and Lisa R. Santore-Schwartz (the late Scott); loving "Pop-Pop" of Leyna O'Reilly (Stephen), the late Brad Tully, David Tully (Leah), Matthew Santore, Richard R. Santore, III (Tara), Brittany Santore, Christopher Tully (Sarah), Kelly Taylor (Will), Alyssa Grudi (Lucas), Joshua Bumgarner and Trevor Santore; great-grandfather of Bradyn and Lincoln Tully; Ruby and Emerald O'Reilly.

The family would like to thank the staff in the Memory Care Unit at Carillon and Hospice of Union County for the loving care they gave to Richard in his final days.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 5, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28277.

Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Greenwich, Ct. will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110 or to your local Alzheimer's Association.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Mar. 4, 2018.
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Ace, Gary, Peter & your all of your families,

My condolences on the passing of your dad. I fondly remember him, and always enjoyed his company. May your loving memories help you through these difficult days.

Sincerely,
Mike & Stacey Andrea

Mike & Stacey Andrea

March 5, 2018

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McEwen Funeral Service

7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC

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6

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

St. Matthew Catholic Church

8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte, NC

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McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service

7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Charlotte, NC 28227

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