Daniel A. Santarelli

1939 - 2021

Daniel A. Santarelli, of Exeter, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. His loving wife and best friend is Linda (Klien) Santarelli. They celebrated more than 30 years together.

Born on Aug. 7, 1939, in Nanticoke, Danny was the son of the late Fritz and Norma (Fienauri) Santarelli. He was a member of St. Anthony's Church of St. Barbara's Parish, Exeter.

Danny was a graduate of Kingston High School. He went on to further his education and was also a Penn State graduate and taught auto mechanics at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County for 30 years.

Danny owned and operated Santarelli's Garage, Exeter. He was also a Dale Carnegie instructor for 25 years.

In addition to his wife Linda, Danny is survived by his children, Laurie (Dave) Anthony, Orefield, Pa.; Suzanne (Michael) Kravitsky, Wyoming, Pa.; stepchildren, Stacey (James) Gray, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Michael (Girlita) Petrucelli, Lewis Center, Ohio; Gina (Frank) Oatridge, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; grandchildren, Kristy Kravitsky, Denver, Colo.; Michael Kravitsky V, Wyoming, Pa.; Connor and Jeremy Gray, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and Mariah Petrucelli, Lewis Center, Ohio; and friends he could always count on, Dan Milhalko, John Fairclough, Bob Trottini and Bill DeAngelo.

Danny's happiest days were spent in his garage with his many friends and customers! Except when he was with "his Linda."

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kevin Musto, Dr. James Martino and to Danny's compassionate caregivers at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Family and friends are invited to attend Danny's viewing which will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.