Gary E. Santel, age 62, passed away peacefully on January 15,2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Alvin J. and Dorothy J. Santel (nee Glossner) and his brothers Thomas R., David, and Jeffery A. Santel.
He is survived by his sister, Sandra L. (Santel) Hofmann from Crofton, Maryland, sister-in-law Barb Santel, nieces Rachel and Rebekah Santel, nephew Christopher Hofmann, nieces Sarah, Audrey and Sophie Hofmann, and great nephew Aziyah and great niece Wren. Close friend of Mary Mercurio, Rick Schwemberger and family and Ed Pharo.
Memorial Visitation will be Friday, January 24, 2025 from 10:00 until Memorial Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1830 W. Galbraith Road, North College Hill, Ohio 45239.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Margaret Mary, St. Vincent de Paul or charity of your choice.
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