David Gordon Santore

David Gordon Santore obituary

David Gordon Santore

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David Santore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Williams-Kampp Funeral Home on Sep. 11, 2025.

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David Gordon Santore

Born March 8, 1965 At Peace September 9, 2025

Loving father of Elizabeth (Nick) and Anthony (Jessica), stepfather of Nathan Hanyzewski and Tyler Hanyzewski, cherished grandfather of Jonathan Robert, Margaret Minerva, James David, dear brother of Margaret, John (Peg), the late Michael, Frank (Dawn), the late Ann Marie and the late Paul, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, beloved friend of Michelle Murray.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Williams-Kampp Funeral Home

430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187

Send Flowers

Sep

23

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. James the Apostle

480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Williams-Kampp Funeral Home