JOHN THOMAS SANTULLI

John Thomas Santulli, age 87, of Waverly, New York, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Vero Beach, Florida.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Santulli; his son, Shawn Santulli; his daughters, Erica Giaquinto and Christin Santulli-Poppenga; his daughters, Kelly Petrick and Lois Mauldin; his sisters, Rose Monte and Grace Sabatini; and his brother, Joseph Santulli. He was a proud and loving grandfather who deeply cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren. Family was always at the center of John's life.
An avid sports enthusiast, John excelled in baseball, basketball, and bowling in his younger years and remained a lifelong fan of sports. He especially enjoyed watching football, baseball, basketball, and golf. He was a loyal fan of the Washington Redskins, the New York Mets, and the Chicago Bulls, following his favorite teams with passion and enthusiasm.
John was a skilled craftsman who took great pride in working with his hands. He spent many years employed in home building and enjoyed woodworking, finding satisfaction in creating and fixing things. His strong work ethic and craftsmanship were admired by many.
A man of faith, John enjoyed going to church and was a devoted member of The Central Assembly of God in Horseheads, New York. He also loved visiting family from out of town and valued the relationships he maintained throughout his life.
John was known for being sentimental, kind-hearted, and well loved, with a great sense of humor that brought joy to those around him. He had many friends and was respected and cherished by his community, friends, and family. His warmth, laughter, and love will be remembered always.
He will be deeply missed and forever held in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.