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1934

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2021

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ROBERT SANTANIELLO Obituary

SANTANIELLO ROBERT "BOBBY SHANTZ" 1934~2021 Age 87, passed away on August 21, 2021. Predeceased by his longtime sweetheart Betty Matthews, brother Amedeo, sisters Geneva DelPizzo (Tom) and Eleanor, nephew Tom, and parents Amedeo and Theresa (Aruffo). Bob was an avid sports fan who loved his Phillies and the thoroughbreds. He read the Philadelphia Inquirer cover to cover every single day — sports page first! His humor, his kindness, his generosity, and his smile will be remembered by all who knew him. Survived by daughters Michelle Martin and Lisa Matthews; grandsons Kevin and Kolin Martin; nieces JoAnn DelPizzo Miller (Dave), Liz Santaniello McPherson and Denise DelPizzo Braud (Reggie); nephews Richard Santaniello and Scott Santaniello (Linda); and an abundance of loving family, friends, and neighbors. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation on Saturday, August 28, 2021 9:30 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. with Funeral Mass to follow 11:00 A.M. (ALL IN CHURCH), St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Road, Media, PA. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 25, 2021.

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9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

St. Mary Magdalen Church

2400 N. Providence Road, Media, PA

Aug

28

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary Magdalen Church

2400 N. Providence Road, Media, PA

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D'Anjolell Memorial Home of Broomall

2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008

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