"Me and Lonnie are going to miss our talks of football and horseracing and we Love you and I can hear you calling the Eagles bums lol Love you ??"
In loving memory of
Joseph G Santangelo
July 21, 1931 - March 11, 2024
Beloved son of the late Joseph and Frances (nee Monte) Santangelo. Survived by sister Grace LaCombe (Kenny) and predeceased by sister Concetta Santangelo, brother George Santangelo (Anita), brother Frank M. Santangelo (Zelma), and sister Anna Henry (Walter). Uncle of 2 nieces and 7 nephews. Great uncle of 7 nieces and 7 nephews. Great-great uncle of 10 nieces and 8 nephews.
Joe grew up in South Philly and loved his childhood where he was surrounded by his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He spent his afternoons and weekends playing stickball, going to the Italian Market, visiting family, and having Sunday dinners at his grandparents' house.
When Joe was in his early twenties, he helped his parents build their dream home in Hilltop where he continued to live for the next 70 years. Although he never married or had children of his own, he was constantly surrounded by all his nieces and nephews. Joe was a father figure to them, always providing advice, support and love. He enjoyed spending time with his family, welcoming all of his great and great great nieces and nephews to the family. Joe also loved spending time with his retired post office colleagues at a monthly breakfast.
Joe was a phenomenal cook and loved making home-made wine, going to the casino, watching the Phillies, Eagles, boxing and horse racing. He was also very generous to many charities, and specifically loved giving to charities that benefited animals and children. Joe will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
There will be a viewing from 10:30 am until 11:45 am on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood. Funeral mass at 12:00 noon. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gloucester Twp. Field of Dreams, 80 Broadacres Dr., Clementon, NJ 08021.
Tributes
"Uncle Joe was a great and generous man. My favorite memory was when he played football with my kids. "The kids didn't believe him that he can run" Another good day with him was when Uncle Joe and Aunt Connie took us to the casino. On the way home we stopped at this little Italian restaurant. The waiter went and seated us and the waiter wanted to put water in his glass. Well Uncle Joe put his hand over his glass and said no no, I have my own. He pulled out a his own bottle of wine, that he made. That was a tun filled day. We wished we had more time with him. He will be greatly missed. ?? You?re sister Grace will miss taking to you in the morning and is trying to stay as strong as possible. She says she loves you so so much and misses you. We all love you. Love Gracie, Joe & Christy LaCombe, Paul, Kenny & Lonnie Joe Jr., Richie, Little Kenny"
"We all love and miss you so very very much Uncle Joe. There is just so much love and laughter when you were around. The memories we have of you will be cherished forever. We all love you and we?re really going to miss you. You?ve made such a positive impact on all of our lives. There are so many memories flowing through us and so many laughs. We all had some amazing times together. Words can?t express how truly missed you are. You will never be forgotten. RIP ?? we posted memories from the LaCombe Family in honor of your memory. "
"Joe was our Mailman while we were growing up!! Many fond memories of a funny, wonderful, kind, professional carrier!!! He will always have a place in the Graber Family's heart!! RIP Joe, say hello to Lillian and Hal ?? Love, Monica "