Frank Santoro

Frank Santoro obituary, Hollywood, FL

Frank Santoro

Frank Santoro Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care - Pembroke Pines Chapel on Sep. 22, 2022.

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Frank Andrew Santoro
March 14, 1929 – September 20, 2022
Frank Santoro passed away peacefully in his home on September 20, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1929, to Gustave and Victoria Santoro in New York. Frank was the oldest of three sons, Andrew from Melbourne, FL and preceded in death by Eugene.
Frank served in the US Army and was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery during the Korean War. Shortly after that he met his wife, Emma (preceded in death) and had three daughters, Victoria Calebrese (Sal) of Wellington, FL, Lorena Dugger (Jim) of Lutz, FL, and Debra Hubert (Brian) of Plantation, FL.
Frank had several business ventures over the years: Frank's Auto Body Shop in Commack, NY and Sea Cove Restaurant in Hollywood Beach, FL. He spent several years working at Little Flower Church & School, then spent the rest of his years working as an in-home contractor.
Frank was dearly loved by his wife Jan and her family: William, Bradford, Aly and Shane, his children Victoria, Lorena and Debra, his grandchildren: Ryan, Matthew, John, Frank, Michael, Emma, Patrick, and Daniel and great grandson: Lennox, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews all over the country.
A viewing will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022, from 9 – 10:30 AM at Boyd-Panciera 1600 N University Drive, Pembroke Pines. A funeral mass will be held following the viewing at Nativity Catholic Church at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to the Wounded Warriors Project:

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