Joseph Santaniello

Born on Jan. 2, 1933, in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Ruffo Santaniello.

He worked as an operating engineer in Springfield, N.J, for 65 years with Local 825.
Joseph was an avid golfer; he was Superman to his family and loved his Wawa.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Joseph Santaniello, and his two sisters, Nancy Risato and Joyce Aipia.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Dorene Hensey Santaniello; his beloved children, Linda Eosso of Orlando, FL, Daniel Santaniello of Easton, PA, Catherine Santaniello of Kansas, James Santaniello of Kansas, Teresa Bohorquez of Randolph, NJ, Edward Zecchino of Bushkill, PA, Virginia "Cha" Broswick of Missouri, Anthony Santaniello of Orlando, FL, and John Zecchino of Maynardville, TN. Joe is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a niece, Gina Roberts of FL.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Finegan Funeral Home, Palmer Twp., PA, has been entrusted with his arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Joe to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or The Shriners International, shrinershospitalsforchildren.org