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Philip Santos Obituary
Santos, Philip 87, longtime resident of Lemont, late of McKinney, Texas, died October 16th. Veteran of U.S. Army WWII. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen (nee Koleski), loving father of James (Suzanne), Joseph (Susan), Jeffrey (Jennifer), Joan (J.J) Cotter and the late John, devoted grandfather of eight, dearest brother of John (Bertha) and the late Hilda Poole, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former custodian for Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church and school in Chicago. Visitation Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Gerharz Funeral Home, 501 State St., Lemont. Memorial Mass 11 a.m., at St. Alphonsus Church. Inurnment St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Philip Santos Memorial Fund, c/o U.S. Bank, 2175 Deerfield Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015. All proceeds to benefit Lemont Little League. Info: 630-257-2123. 
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Joe, Becky, Joe, Jeff & Mike Vucko (Keenan)
December 2, 2006
Jim, Joe, Jeff, Joan & families,
Please accept our late but sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. We were out of town for the wake & funeral and upon returning time got away from me. I have very fond memories of your parents and now they are together again. We used to have many conversations after church. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Love to all.
Diane Lillwitz
October 23, 2006
Dear Joe and Family,
I saw the notice in the St. Alphonsus Church bulletin yesterday about your dad and they mentioned his name during mass. I remember when I first moved to Lemont 15 years ago I would often see your parents at church and we would chat. They were always fun to visit with. They remembered me from our college days. My thoughts are with you and your family. Diane (Daley) Lillwitz
Francine Anderson
October 21, 2006
Dear Family,
Your dad is a part of my favorite memories at Our Lady of the Snows. We worked hand-in-hand in the kitchen there for several years at Festival Time. He was an ispiration and a dedicated person.
He loved his family, and although it is difficult to say "goodbye" mom is waiting to take him 'by the hand' and lead him to his eternal home.
God Bless and Comfort You!
Bob and Fran Anderson
Bill Griffin
October 21, 2006
May God soon welcome Phil to his home in heaven and give consolation and peace to his family and friends who feel the pain of their loss.
Glenn Pasiewicz
October 20, 2006
Jim, Joe, Jeff and Joanie,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your recent loss. Your dad was such a GREAT guy and will be missed. From playing hockey in your backyard to the Philopian Golf Outing, I can think of nothing but warm memories, lots of laughs and a "few" drinks too! Somehow I get the feeling that your brother, mom and dad are all reunited and having a terrific time together. Sorry I cannot attend the services tomorrow, due to out of town committments, but will donate to the Lemont Little League in dad's honor, despite being a "Brave" and not being on the "Reds". Stay strong together and stay in touch! God Bless the Santos Family!
Sandy Szmajda
October 20, 2006
Dear Jim and Suzanne:
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers. Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Frank and Sandy Szmajda
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