Edwin Leonard Santos, age 85, of
Warrenton, VA passed peacefully on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. He was born in Norwich, CT on August 11th, 1938, son of the late Francis & Barbara Santos.
Edwin "Sonny" Santos entered into the US Air Force at the age of 17, serving in the Vietnam War as a Munitions Specialists before his honorable discharge in May 1963. He retired from Amtrak after 26 years of service. Finally reuniting and marrying his high school sweetheart, he moved to North Carolina to live with his bride.
Edwin is survived by his wife, Willie Mae Santos of Bolivia, NC; two daughters, Lesley Santos Lancaster & her husband, Gerry of
Warrenton, VA and Michele Tillman of Ledyard, CT; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Nephews Richard and Robert Mack, nieces, Teri, Barbara, and Tonja, and all their children will miss their Uncle Sonny.
In addition to his parents, Edwin was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Woodley.
A memorial service and celebration of Edwin's life will be held at a later date in Connecticut.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Dementia Society of America or Vietnam Veterans of America.