Peter Thomas "PJ" Santanelli

Peter Thomas “PJ” Santanelli, 39, of Manchester, NH, passed away on June 20, 2025. PJ was born in Providence, RI on July 8, 1985. He married Amy (Pimley) Santanelli on December 30, 2013, exactly 8 years from the day they met.

PJ was raised in Foster, RI until the age of 13, when his family moved to Johnston, RI. He was a 2004 graduate of Johnston High School. He was a CDL driver for the past 18 years, most recently working for Hudson Paving.

PJ enjoyed riding his Harley, going out to eat, and playing with his beloved “fur son”, his dog, King. He was a beloved husband, father, and brother who cherished time spent with his family.

PJ is survived by his wife, Amy Santanelli; his son, Franco Fernandes; his daughters, twins Celeste and Selina Santanelli as well as Angelina Santanelli his brother, Chad Noel; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Lorraine Santanelli, and his stepfather, Harold Johnson.

A Celebration of PJ’s Life will be held on Thursday, June 26th at the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5PM-6PM with a Memorial Service starting at 6PM. The 6PM Memorial Service will be livestreamed at https://my.forever.link/register/csnh/peter-pj-santanelli