James Santilli Sr.

James Santilli Sr. obituary

James Santilli Sr.

James Santilli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oak Ridge Funeral Care - Winter Haven on Feb. 11, 2026.
On February 9, 2026, James (Andy) Andrew Santilli Sr, 71. was reunited with his parents, Donato & Lorraine Santilli; biological father, Louis Capizzi; brother, John Patrick Santilli; great grandson, Braylon Patterson, great grandson, JR and his grandparents.

Andy passed peacefully while be surrounded by his children James A. Santilli Jr. & wife Shalina Santilli, son Johnathan C. Santilli. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, James & Shalina Santilli; and son, Jonathan C. Santilli; sister, Tamala & husband Mark Couture; his grandchildren, Ivy & husband Cody Patterson, Gabrielle Santilli, Eric & wife Ari Le Cory, Isaiah Santilli, AM3 Dylan Santilli, Jay Santilli, Hailey Santilli, and Skylar Santilli; his great grandsons, Veron Patterson, Harland Patterson and Juhla Le Cory; great granddaughter, Catherine Le Cory; niece, Lyn & husband John Thomas, and Hope & husband Peter Santilli; nephews, Michael & wife Vie Hall, Robert Hall, Tysen & wife Brittany Couture and Nicholas Santilli; great nieces, Mia and Marisa; great nephews, Kyle, Christian Hall, Dean and Layne.

Andy was simple man. He loved fishing, camping, motorcycles, drag races, and classic cars. He also loved anything outdoors. He always seemed to know a little about everything. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Services will be held in at a later date.

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Oak Ridge Funeral Care - Winter Haven

2425 Havendale Boulevard Northwest, Winter Haven, FL 33881

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