Larry J. Santos

LARRY J. SANTOS MAR 13, 1940 - JUL 21, 2010 Surrounded by his beloved family, Larry passed away at home in Modesto at age 70. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Bonnie Santos; his son, Cameron Santos; daughters, Meridith Zelones and Aimee & son-in-law Ken Melendez; granddaughters, Alexis Santos and Meah Melendez; and grandson Baker Melendez. In addition, Larry is survived by hissisters, Linda Swenson, Rose Guiles, Tami Kennedy, and his brother David Macedo. His parents, Joseph Santos and Delores Robbins and his sister Carol Bartley, preceded him in death. Larry is also survived by his beloved Uncle, John Santos, and numerous wonderful cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, who were an important part of his life. Larry was born in Modesto and attended local schools, graduating from Modesto High in 1958. He graduated from California State University Los Angeles and was a Probation Officer for over 35 years, retiring from the San Joaquin County Probation Department in 2003. Larry served 6 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, and, in retirement, he was a volunteer with Special Olympics and served as a Commissioner on San Joaquin County Parole Board. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, July 29th at the Davis Park Church of Christ, 901 Rumble Rd, Modesto, CA. The family is ever so grateful to Community Hospice for their wonderful care and assistance in the last part of Larry's battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Larry's memory to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95396 or to Stanislaus Special Olympics, 400 12th St, Modesto, CA 95354. www.modbee.com/obituaries