Tony Santos

Tony Santos obituary, Vine Grove, KY

Tony Santos

Tony Santos Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chism Family Funeral Home - Vine Grove on Jun. 25, 2025.

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Antonio Manuel "Tony" Santos Jr, 79, of Elizabethtown, KY passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.
Mr. Santos was retired from the United States Army, having honorably served two tours in Vietnam. He continued to contribute to his community through his involvement with the American Legion #113, Elizabethtown, KY and the VFW Post #10281, Vine Grove, KY. Tony enjoyed the simple pleasures of life like cooking, having a cold beer and feeding & watching birds.
He was preceded in death by a stepson, Ronnie; a brother, Gordon; and a sister, Eileen.
Mr. Santos is survived by three children, Toni Santos, Lena Watters (Enda), Eric Santos; two grandchildren, Maja Watters, Lorna Watters; his companion, Brigitte Harbin; three stepchildren, Kim, Christine, Kelly; five siblings, Manuel, Edward, Sadie, Crystal, Michael; and a host of extended family & friends.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, KY.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Legion Post 113 or V.F.W. Post #10281.
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