Hector M. Santos Morales, 73, of Tampa, FL, passed away on June 14, 2013 at Melech House under the care of LifePath Hospice, Temple Terrace, FL.
He was an airplane mechanic and retired from the Army after 22 years of service with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal with one Service Star, and six Good Conduct Medals.
Hector, known to family as "Corso" was happiest when surrounded by his large extended family. He loved to read Marshall Estefania books, music was part of his daily life, and his passion was airplanes, both fixing and flying them. He will be missed by his family and friends from the world over.
Hector is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rose; five daughters: Zulma, Vilma, Diana, Zuvil, and Chabe; three sisters: Chikie, Gladys, Dora; five brothers: Daddy, Wilo, Purun, Tato and Fito; 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
A Mass for the Repose of His Soul was celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Incarnation Catholic Parish in Town and Country. Interment was followed with full military honors at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Please sign the guestbook below.
I offer my heartfelt gratitude for the love and support extended to me during these most difficult times. God bless you all!
I love you all,
– RoseAbuelaTitiTiaAbuelita
Gracias a todos por el apoyo durante este proceso. Todos sabemos que va a suceder en algùn momento pero aun asi no estamos preparados. Fuerte, bien fuerte y lleno de mucho dolor y sorpresas.
· Ralph Cabrera
I have had a big loss. Hector was more than friend, he was my brother. We met in 1967 in Frankurt, Germany while we both served in the Army. I introduced him to his wife of 43 years and kept in touch all that time. I Ifind it very difficult to accept that I will never see or speak with him ever again. Visited him often in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico will never be the same without him. This is a painfull loss
For ever in our hearts, indeed we have lost a brother,father,son grandpa and brother-in-law a friend to many,a very special person. The lost is big the memories are many. . Heaven now has a great man which will be greatly miss.
LOVE YOU MISS YOU EVERYDAY..My brother
Keeping you & Tito Hector in our prayers.
Remember that you are always welcome in our home.
Love, Edgar,Laila & kids
Thank youTitio, you always made us laugh you always had a joke and you loved us,will miss that will miss you.
Forever………..
This is one of the greatest loss in my life. I miss you my brother everyday and will miss you always but will never forget you, you are my “HERO”
to his wife,daugthers,family and friends thank you for loving and caring for my brother “CORSO”
My dad was a rock, full of life and laughter, a bit grumpy sometimes but he was always there smiling back at me. It was very hard for me to see him suffer, and it broke my heart to realize it was his time to move on, but I chose to remember him how he was in the good days. He might have moved on from this physical world but he continues to live in my heart and in my thoughts. My heart goes out to Rose and the rest of the family and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
God bless.
Chabe
Mis condolencias a toda la familia de Corso. Es un proceso largo, duro, y dificil pero lamentablemente es ley de la vida. Con todo mi respeto les deseo q Dios en su infinita misericordia ponga paz en sus corazones y les ayude a seguir adelante.
Dear Rose, I am sorry to hear about Hector. We lost touch after a great memories in Panama. You and Hector are the best people in the world. Hector loved you and his children. Sagutin mo ito agad. My love and prayers to you and uour family.
Dear Rose, I am sorry to hear about Hector. We lost touch after a great memories in Panama. You and Hector are the best people in the world. Hector loved you and his children. Sagutin mo ito agad. My love and prayers to you and your family.