Ralph Santalis

Ralph Santalis obituary, Brewster, NY

Ralph Santalis

Ralph Santalis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph J Smith Funeral Home Inc on Jan. 22, 2026.
Ralph Santalis of Mahopac, NY passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born on May 30, 1935 in Manhattan, son of the late Rafael and Blanca (nee Corretjer) Santalis. Ralph is survived by his loving wife Francoise, son Philip(Denise), son Jean-Christophe(Lisa), and his grandchildren Leah, Gabrielle, Django, and Morlaix. Sadly, his son Stephan passed away the day after him on January 20th.

All are welcome to attend a visitation on Thursday, January 22nd from 4-7 PM at the Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home in Mahopac, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 23rd at 10AM at St. John The Evangelist Church, also in Mahopac. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church in Brewster.

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