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Gerald Santilli Obituary

Santilli Gerald (Jerry) Luca It is with profound sadness and enduring love that we announce the peaceful passing of Gerald (Jerry) Luca Santilli, age 72, on August 2, 2025. Jerry of Wayne, PA and Margate, NJ is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Patricia (Kayser) Santilli, daughters, Mary Catherine (Katie), and Allison (Dr. Allison Hussey), son-in-law David Hussey, and his two much loved grandsons, Luca Thomas and Fitzgerald Patrick Hussey. He is also survived by one sister, Regina Lumpp and her husband James Lumpp, several nieces and one nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to Jerry's Viewing on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. at St. Thomas of Villanova University Campus, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions to all4pawsrescue.com in Jerry's name would be appreciated. Online condolences at: www.donohuefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 5, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Gerald Santilli

Aug

8

Viewing

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas of Villanova University

800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085

Aug

8

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas of Villanova University

800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085

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Donohue Funeral Home - Upper Darby

8401 W Chester Pike (at Lynn Boulevard), Upper Darby, PA 19082

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Karen Raezer

August 6, 2025

What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. I feel lucky that I got to know him. Rest In Peace Jerry.

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