On the evening of May 3, 2013, Vince Santoro passed away peacefully at Fort Harrison VA Hospital in Helena, Montana.
Vince was born on July 14, 1930 in New York, NY to Felice Santoro and Luisa Toritto, both native immigrants from Italy. He had three brothers, Carmine, Felix, and Nicky, and a sister Philomena.
In 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea until 1953. He was the recipient of two Bronze Stars and a proud veteran. After his military service, he moved to California.
He has four children, Charles Robert Santoro, Kenneth Allen Santoro, Vincent Raymond Santoro, Jr., and Anna Marie Linneweber.
He installed carpet for many movie stars while living in California. He moved to Oregon, Washington, and finally to Montana, making it his permanent home where he could enjoy the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and boater. Health issues forced him into early retirement where he spent time with his second family at the Montana Nugget and watching his favorite teams, the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates on TV.
Vince is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Nicky and Carmine, sister, Philomena and son-in-law, Alvin Barber.
He is survived by his children, Charles Robert (Peggy) Santoro, Kenneth Allen (Sue) Santoro, Vincent R. (Lorene) Santoro, Jr., and Anna Marie (Brett) Linneweber; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service celebrating Vince’s life will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A Reception will follow the memorial service in the social hall at the funeral home. Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. place Friday May 10, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Billings, Montana. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project by visiting www.woundedwarriorproject.org;
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 am
Wednesday May 8, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Wednesday May 8, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 am
Wednesday May 8, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Wednesday May 8, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Dan and Edie Linneweber says
We are so fortunate to have been able to get to know Vince. He told the most interesting stories, and what a great smile he had! He will be greatly missed.
Carissa & Tim Spurzem says
Vince was one of the great ones. He stood with us when we got married and we had many great adventures with him. Hunting, gambling, eating, talking politics, and enjoying each others company. We did not see him as much in the last few years, but loved him dearly and are saddened by this loss. Much love to his kids and grandkids.
loretta santoro roche says
oh my uncle vinny <3… always loved his sooo loving possitive attitude. such a doll was he. gonna miss our phone conversations and hearing his excitment talking about his kids, my cousins, and his beautiful granchildren. in heaven is he with his bros,of which one is my daddy. x0x0x0 love you uncle vinny.