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Eric Santini Obituary
SANTINI ERIC SANTINI "Tiny" On March 7, 2009, Eric "Tiny" Santini, devoted son of Anthony and Wanda Santini, loving brother of Antoinette (Glenn Hodges), Maria (John Lee), Angela and Deanna Santini; dear uncle of Brittany, Nicholas, Shiann, Angelina, Brooke, Jackson and William; Also survived by several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Eric graduated from Parkdale Senior High in 1989 and attended Montgomery College. He was a life member with Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Station 33. He was a Life Scout with BSA and was active in playing and coaching football. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sat March 14, 9 a.m. with Memorial Service at 10 a.m. at the DONALDSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, P.A. 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton. Interment Private. Donations may be made to the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department 7701 Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric Santini
Frank Dunklee Jr
March 31, 2009
To the Santini family, I never passed Eric without saying hi to him. We talked every time I stopped by. I called him "E". I remember when my dad was in the hospital, so was Eric. I walked down the hall to see him. I think it was a surprise for him to see me. From that day on, we were closer than befor. I will miss him and keep him in my thoughts. I'm very sorry for the loss you all are going threw. Everyone that knew him is hurting. Again I'm so sorry for your loss. Little Frankie...
Nick Santini
March 25, 2009
SANTINI ERIC SANTINI "Tiny" Prince George County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association deeply regrets the passing of ERIC "Tiny" SANTINI. Life member of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Company 33. We extend to his family and the members of Company 33 our heart felt condolences on his passing. William H. King, President Rev. W.H. Litchfield, Chief Chaplain
Juanita Santini
March 25, 2009
Memories keep the one you loved
close to you in spirit and thought
and always in your heart,
today and forever.
Nick Santini
March 25, 2009
Poem of Life
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord.
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Cindy Victor
March 15, 2009
I never had the privledge to meet Eric, but Antoinette & Glenn are very special to me. I pray God gives her & her family the strength to get through this most tragic time.
Regina Moore
March 15, 2009
To the entire Santini Family, my prayers are with you. I did not know Eric that well, but when I listen to the stories his cousins’ share I know how much he was loved by all. May you draw strength and love from those around you.
janet snyder
March 14, 2009
Dear everyone ,We were shocked to hear about Eric even though we didn't know him well.Our prayers are with all his family.May God bless and comfort you all.hugs ,Janet & Robert Snyder
gary taft
March 13, 2009
dear santini family my family and i will keep you in our prayers sincerely gary taft and family
Frank and Terri Dunklee
March 13, 2009
Tony and Wanda and family,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you. It is our hope that the time will come very soon that your memories of Eric will bring you much more comfort than pain and sadness.
Much love, Frank and Terri Dunklee
Maria Nightingale
March 13, 2009
Dear Tony and Wanda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Eric will be missed. I could not imagine what you all are going through. I am praying for you and your whole family. God give you the strength that you need right now.
Karen Wagner-Markley
March 13, 2009
My Dear Tony, Wanda & family,
I wish I could mend your broken hearts. Eric always had a smile on his face and ready to give me a hug each time I saw him. What a great story about the "Tiny shot" named after him in pool. We are not supposed to bury our children. My heartfelt prayers and condolences are with you all. What is in the heart can never be taken away.
Love,
Karen Wagner Markley
Kathy Doyle
March 13, 2009
To the Santini Family:
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss! I knew Eric through my brother Russell. Eric was the sweetest guy and had the most beautiful smile! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Traci Crouse
March 13, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you.
The family of Michael Dickson
Nick and Rose Bruno
March 13, 2009
Tony and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your son Eric. I wish there was something I could say or do to make it better, the only thing we can do now is to pray, and to know he is in heaven.
Diana Womick
March 12, 2009
God Bless You Tiny;
You always brought a smile to our faces.
We will miss you... Fred & Diana Womick
Debbie Dunklee Bowers
March 12, 2009
To all of the Santini's,
I was shocked to learn of Eric's passing. I always remember him as the only brother of all those girls and how much he was respected and looked up to. You girls will always have him to look up to, just a little higher this time. He may be gone, but not forgotten. Tony and Wanda, I'm thinking of you both and wish I could be there to give you a big hug. Memories will help you heal and he will always be near when you think of him. Again, I'm so sorry for my Santini cousins. Prayers to all.
Linda and Gennaro Capobianco
March 12, 2009
Tony, Wanda and family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss and pray for you as you endure what has to be the hardest thing a parent can go through. We are praying for you all. You know that Eric is in heaven now smiling down and will always be close to you in your hearts and memories. Love to all,
Linda and Gennaro
Kenny Rodgers
March 12, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon (Rodgers) & Wayne Alvey
March 12, 2009
Dear Tony: I don't know if you will remember us but we lived across the street from your family on 82d Avenue. I haven't seen you since you were a little boy. I am so sorry for your loss. One never expects to bury their children. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless.
Giselda Mattucci
March 12, 2009
Dear Uncle Tony and Aunt Wanda,
Words cannot express how very sorry we are for your loss. Your families are in our prayers.
May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Marco and Giselda Mattucci
mike hupp
March 12, 2009
Dear Santini Family, i'm greatly saddened by the passing of TINY. We played togeather in a pool league for several years. I always looked forward to seeing him and he always brightened my day with his great smile and happy demeanor. His jubilant personality was inspirational to everyone. TINY could make impossible "cut shots", and whenever a fellow teammate made a great cut we always referred to it as a "TINY SHOT." I feel blessed that our paths crossed in this lifetime and I look forward to being on his team in the next life. TINY was a geniuenly GOOD person and a good friend to all. He and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Don Dimitriou
March 12, 2009
Joyce and I are very sorry to hear of your son Eric's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Amy Santini
March 11, 2009
I miss him so much already. I keep thinking that at any minute I'll hear his laughter or voice or his 4 wheeler coming up the driveway. I'm thankful to have been blessed with so many wonderful memories of our times together...our childhood, on vacations, holidays, birthdays, special occasions, and just spending time together.
May God give all of us the strength to carry on without him and the peace knowing that we will be together again. Much love and many hugs to Aunt Wanda, Uncle Tony, the girls, and Eric's nieces and nephews.
Falco & Kim Bruno
March 11, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Tim, Vince, ERIC, Brian
March 11, 2009
Eric with 8 of his cousins
March 11, 2009
Eric with sisters Antoinette, Angela, Maria & Deanna
March 11, 2009
Eric with his family
March 11, 2009
March 11, 2009
Toni and Wanda, I was so very sad to hear about your son, Eric. I only met him briefly but reading all these condolences he sounded like an exceptional and beautiful person. You will always have those beautiful memories and he will always be your angel. Love Mela, Lana, Blake and Nicole
Dorothy Engel
March 11, 2009
Tony and Wanda,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your son, Eric. He was a wonderful person and you should be proud to have raised such a wonderful man. He touched many lives and will never be forgotten. I am thankful that I had the privilege to know and love Eric. He will always be in my heart.
Take strength from the fact that Eric is now our Guardian Angel and will watch out for you and your family until you are able to meet again. I love you both
Love
Dot
Roger & Shirley Barton
March 11, 2009
Tony & Wanda, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We hope that you can gain strength through your family and friends.
Barbara & Les Cabrinha
March 11, 2009
Eric and Wanda,
We are so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. May you find comfort in your faith, family, and friends.
Sincerely, Les and Barbara Cabrinha
Nick & Juanita Santini
March 11, 2009
Our Nephew Eric was a very caring, helpful, soft spirited and affectionate person. A man who could bring a smile to anyone and it was this natural gift that he had, that made him unique and dear to everyone he met. He would just light up a room with his presence. He had a great sense of humor as well. At family get togethers he would have everyone laughing. He was a very humble person and he touched the souls of the people with whom he interacted. Eric was very proud of all his family members and will always be remembered and loved for the great person that he was and we will never forget the day of his tragic death. God Bless the life you lived and the memories you made in everybody's heart and soul. If loving could have saved you, You would have never died. You left us beautiful memories, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone, Part of us went with you On the day God called you home. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never.
Uncle Nick & Aunt Juanita
Russell & Christine Doyle
March 11, 2009
Dear Santini Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eric was a great guy and will be missed by all.
Vincent Santini
March 11, 2009
Miss him already. To say he was my 'cousin' doesn't seem to accurately reflect the affection I had for him. More like brothers or best friends. One in a million. I'm so sad that he's gone yet so thankful that he graced my life with his spirit. May God grant you and your family an overwhelming sense of peace during this difficult time.
Jan and Blaine Caracter
March 11, 2009
Tony, Wanda and Family,
We wish you the comfort and peace of God in the loss of your precious son, Eric.
Pack, Troop and Crew 731
Sharlene & Joe Doucette
March 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Santini family. We met Antoinette and Glenn in Ohio after moving to Ohio from Ontario Canada. Antoinette and Glenn have become good friends of ours and hearing this news opens our hearts and our minds to how precious life can be. Our prayers are with the Santini family. God Bless
Antoinett Santini-Hodges
March 11, 2009
You were a big brother to us four girls but also a big brother to so many. I miss you bro, I will never forget your laugh. I will always remember all of us cousins being together at Dana's house back in oct. You made me laugh so hard! We have always been the five kids, now that you are gone things will just not be the same. Brooke is drawing pictures of her Uncle Eric as an angel, it just breaks my heart.
We miss and love you!
Your sister,
Antoinette
Barbara O'Donnell
March 11, 2009
Tony, Wanda, and Family:
Pat and I are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot adequately express our sorrow. God bless you.
Your cousin,
Barbara O'Donnell
Mickey & Pinky Irving
March 11, 2009
Tony & Wanda - We just heard about your terrible lost and are so sad for you and your family. Nothing can be worse then losing a child and we hope that are prayers will help you through this terrible time.
Kathleen Taff
March 11, 2009
Dearest Wanda, Tony, Maria and Family. Words can not express my sorrow for you in the passing of your beautiful son and brother. I will always remember how happy and proud he was at Maria's wedding. He had such a good time. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
God Bless You.
Love,
Norman & JoAnne Stone
March 11, 2009
Dear Tony & Wanda,
Norman and I were devastated by the news that your son, Tiny, passed away.
We send our love, prayers, and friendship,
Senator & Mrs. Norman R. Stone, Jr.
Rodney Scites
March 11, 2009
Dear Antoinette, DeeDee, Maria, Aunt Wanda and Tony - My heart and my prayers goes out to all of you at this time and in the days ahead. I know how hard it is losing someone so close. Love you all...
Judy Santini
March 11, 2009
Dear Wanda, Tony, Antoinette, DeeDee, Maria, Angela and family, So very sorry to hear of Eric's passing. I remember him to be a very friendly and jovial guy who had a beautiful smile that lit up a room. My heartfelt prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Cousin, Judy Santini, Berryville, Va.
Troy and Patty Edwards Davis
March 11, 2009
Tony, Troy and I are so sorry to hear about your son, Eric. He saved lives and I know he is resting in peace. God bless you and your entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Missy Lamot
March 11, 2009
Eric, I will miss your laugh, jokes, and stories so much. I know you will give us strength and guidance through this tough time. I Miss You big guy. Missy
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