Richard John Santora, age 72, of Winder, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was the superintendent of Residential and Commercial Construction for over 40 years. Richard was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Winder. He served in the Vietnam War. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather and he could light up a room with his great sense of humor. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Adeline Spinelli Santora; and his brother, Donald Santora. He is survived by his wife, Carole P. Santora; two daughters, Michelle Santora (fiancé- Michael Guinn) of Winder and Melissa (Mike) Shrout of Canton, GA; two brothers, Robert Santora of Hammond, LA and Jerry Santora of San Jacinto, CA; and one grandson, Tristan Santora. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home, Winder, with Father Gilbert Exumé officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org/donate). Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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