Robert “Bob” L. Santiano – 78, of North Reading, died at his home surrounded by his family on June 2, 2022.
Born in East Boston on August 16, 1943. He was the son of the late Joseph and Grace Santiano. He met the love of his life, Jean, at an ice skating rink in Lynn. They married and moved to Woburn and had four children. Later they moved to North Reading.
Bob owned his own flooring business for over 50 years and enjoyed going to work every day. When his sons where younger, he spent time coaching their hockey and baseball teams. Bob loved spending time with his family the most. Known as “Papa” he would dress up as Santa at Christmas time for his grandchildren and great grandchildren. When he wasn’t spending time with his family you could find him at the golf course or volunteering at the Mission of Deeds. He was also a former president of the Son’s of Italy and a member of the Elks in Wakefield.
Bob was the life of the party. His personality would light up a room. He made everyone around him feel welcomed and would always make friends where ever he went. Bob’s philosophy on life: work hard, love what you do and when things get tough, never give up.
Bob was the beloved husband of the late Jean Santiano. He was the loving father to Deborah Santiano-Queen of Wilmington, Carol Cattoggio and husband Scott of Methuen, David Santiano and wife Barbara of Burlington, and Christopher Santiano and wife Rachel of Hudson. Papa to Jalisa, Derek, Brandie, Courtney, Scotty Jr., Kayla, Braden, Anthony and Matthew. Great Papa to Costantino, Mia and Cassidy. Brother to Rita Cipriano, and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, June 9 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 8 from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.
In lieu of flowers, the Santiano family requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children, 501 Saint Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
We all love you so much, you were the foundation of the family. You were the most selfless sweetest person. Forever in our hearts. I know your with Grammy now watching over us all. Words cannot describe how truly amazing you were!
I will always have fond memories of Uncle Bob. Always the life of the party! Condolences to all of his family
Sincere sympathy on Bob’s passing. My late husband, Don and I shared many fun times at Sons of Italy meetings and functions with both Bob and Jean. May he rest peacefully by Jean’s side.
We are keeping the entire Santiano family in our thoughts and prayers, and sharing in your grief. We are blessed to have gotten to know Bob, and we will miss him dearly. He was such a positive and caring person. He will be dearly missed, especially by Rose. Rest in Peace.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Barbara and Bobby stocker
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Barbara and Bobby stocker
We are so very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a wonderful man and great neighbor. We know how much you all took care of him. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, sending my love and prayers to the family.
To all my Santiago cousins….my heart aches for each of you. We will always have a common thread because our Dads were two of the best…and now they are together again in heaven. ♥️ Cousin Bobby was always the life of the party…smiling, dancing, taking time to speak with everyone! He will forever be in our hearts and minds as a very wonderful and loving person….may he Rest In Peace and may you all take some comfort in knowing how much your Dad was loved by all! Love Cousin Lorraine (Cuzzi)
So sorry to see Bob passed. Our sincere sympathy. I always enjoyed our conversations over the fence. Couldn’t ask for a nicer neighbor. He will be missed.