Santo was raised in Brooklyn, New York and lived in Syosset, New York prior to moving to Stillwater in 1975. During his 25 years as a police officer he was employed by New York City, Amtrak and the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey prior to retirement.
Santo is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Hanford Marchese; his daughters Jennifer Tedeschi (Larry) and Diane Richards (Garrett); his sons Joseph M Marchese (Jennifer) Robert Marchese (Jennifier); and David Marchese; his sister in law Ruth Marchese and his brother Joseph G.Marchese (Charlene).
Santo was preceded in death by his parents Margaret Reina and Joseph Marchese and his brother Anthony Marchese.
Santo is also survived by four grandsons; Andrew, Alexander,Gabriel and Griffin
Four granddaughters; Allison, Payton,Quinn and Aurora and many nieces and nephews
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton, NJ 07860. Mass of Christian burial will occur Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM from Our lady of Mt Carmel, 203 Swartswood Road, Newton, NJ 07860. Interment to follow in the Stillwater Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Santo's memory may be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 Condolences can be offered online at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com