Anthony F. Santore

Santore
Anthony F. “Tony”

The world lost a special man on June 22, 2021. “Tony” age 87 of Glen Mills, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his left hand and wedding ring over his heart. He was born January 16, 1934, in Philadelphia Pa, the son of Anthony and Christine Santore. A love story like no other, “Ton” as she endearingly referred to him, is survived by Ann, his beloved wife of 65 years. 

Tony is survived by, and forever will be, deeply loved and cherished by his four daughters, Ann Mule͑ and her husband Jim Burke of Washington Crossing, Pa, Chris Eisenacher and her husband Gary Eisenacher of Media, Pa, Lisa Zaccarelli and her husband Steven Zaccarelli of Yardley, Pa. and Cindy Belnomi of Annapolis, Md. Tony is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Christa Jillard-Ilic͑ and her husband Ceda Ilic͑, Ron Jillard and his wife Tracy Jillard, Paul Mule͑ and his wife Kelly Mule͑, Stephanie Ochall and her husband Kevin Ochall, Anthony Belnomi, Phillip Zaccarelli and his soon-to-be-wife Jackie, Marisa Arms and her husband Devin Arms, Christopher Mule͑, Luke Zaccarelli, Dominic Belnomi, Ryan Eisenacher, and great-grandchildren, Juliette Jillard, Josie Mule͑, Caroline Jillard, Evie Arms, Alie Arms, Teddy Mule͑ and Benny Jillard.

The eldest of four, “Ant” is also survived by his three siblings, Rocco Santore, Joe Santore and his wife Anna Marie Santore, and Mary Ann Santore Scott. “Uncle Anthony” is also survived by his nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives and close friends.  

Anthony, “Tony”, “Ton,” “Ant” devoted his life to helping others. He earned his B.A. and M.A. of Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania and a second M.A. in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College. Anthony’s successful career in the mental health field began as a juvenile probation officer followed by a position at the Philadelphia Department of Welfare focusing on abused children and families. He was a founding member and CEO of  the West Philadelphia Mental Health Consortium. Anthony then became the CEO of a private chain of psychiatric hospitals and chairman of the board of the National Association of Private Psychiatric Hospitals. He also held faculty appointments at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Immaculata, University and others. 

Anthony loved people and people loved Anthony. He had this way of brightening anyone’s day with a kind word, witty comment or caring conversation. His ability to connect with people was one of his finest traits.

What Anthony treasured most was spending time with his family. Some of his favorite things to do were enjoying long discussions about life experiences, watching the Eagles on Sundays while enjoying meatball sandwiches or Wawa turkey hoagies, washing and waxing his car, grilling and sipping Pina Coladas poolside in the backyard and spending relaxing, fun filled weekends at the Poconos or at his favorite shore spot, Cape May, NJ.

Anthony, “Tony”, “Ton“, “Ant” leaves a legacy of goodness, integrity and wisdom which will be remembered by all those he touched. He was loved beyond words by his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 North Providence Rd, Media Pa 19063. 10:00 am to 11:00 am calling followed by the service at 11:00 am.  For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed beginning at 11:00 at stmarymagdalen.net (click on mass online, and then click on livestream.)

The family requests In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anthony F. Santore may be made in support of Dr. Barry Rovner’s Research at Jefferson. Dr. Rovner does research on Alzheimer’s disease and has been very helpful to the family.  Please make checks payable to “Jefferson” and mail to: Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement, Department 8254434, PO Box 71331, Philadelphia, PA 19176. Or, donate online at Jefferson.edu/.giveneuro.

Arrangements: Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home
www.haganfuneralhome.com