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Santo G. Bernardo

11/12/1960 - 11/26/2025

BORN

11/12/1960

DIED

11/26/2025

FUNERAL HOME

Sansone Funeral Home - Bristol

192 Wood Street

Bristol, Rhode Island

Santo Bernardo Obituary

11/12/1960 – 11/26/2025
Santo died at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Emilia Bernardo, and his sister, Amy Marino. He worked as an insurance and car salesman for many years until he became disabled with kidney disease and diabetes. He lived in Bristol, RI for the last 30 years. He is survived by his siblings, Victoria Bernardo-Hill and Ralph Bernardo (Andrea); his nieces and nephews: Annabel Silverstrum (Jerad), Ralph A. Bernardo, Patrick Bernardo, Thomas Hill, Emilia Hill and Cristina Marino; his brother-in-law: Scott Marino as well as extended family and friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be held in Bristol, RI on December 5, 2025. Burial is private.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 7, 2025.

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I'm so very sorry about Santo's passing. He was one of my brother's best friends (Pete Collins). I have so many fun memories of times with Santo and the gang. He was a character. I'm so sad. My condolences to all of you.

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sansone Funeral Home

192 Wood St, Bristol, RI 02809

Dec

5

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

141 State Street, Bristol, RI 02809

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192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809

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