Mr. Stephen Anthony Santos, 72, of Palm Harbor passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2019 at Bay Pines VA Medical Center.
Originally from Rhode Island where he grew up, moved to New Hampshire where he later entered the military. He spent nearly 15 years in the military having spent several years in Vietnam on active duty in the US Air Force and finishing his service with the Air National Guard. His list of awards is extensive and his family was so proud of him. In 2004, he moved here to Florida and continued to enjoy life to the fullest.
Stephen leaves behind many friends and loving family including Lorraine, son Stephen Santos Jr., and daughter Alicia Lea Santos.
Funeral Mass will be held at Light of Christ Catholic Church in Clearwater, FL (2176 Marilyn St) at 10:00am on Wednesday April 3rd, 2019. Interment with full military honors will follow at Bay Pines National Cemetery at 12:30pm. Everyone who knew Stephen or knows his family are encouraged to attend.
Offering sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your love one, Stephen Anthony Santos. May your treasured memories provide a measure of comfort and peace during this difficult time of mourning. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
To Katherine and the family members of the Santos. I wish to extend my sincerest condolences to the passing of your significant other for the last 15 years. I’m also so grateful for the last 9 months the both of you were able to spend quality time just the two of you I heard it in his voice how happy he was for the last nine months when he called us every single day just to say hello. There will never be another goose I adored him from the day that I met him at the club. Rip my dear friend. Fly free with the angels. We will always think of you and always love you in our hearts. We’ll keep an eye on your loving partner Kate.