Chris A. Santilli

July 21, 1958 - May 13, 2009

visitation

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

1119 Washington Avenue

MONACA, PA 15061

Tuesday 5/26

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

1409 Pennsylvania Avenue

MONACA, PA 15061

Wednesday 5/27, 10:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

1270 Chapel Road

MONACA, PA 15061

Chris A. Santilli, 50, a lifelong resident of Monaca, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2009.

He was born July 21, 1958, in Rochester, a son of Antonio Santilli of Monaca and the late Carmella (Petrella) Santilli. Chris attended Monaca High School. He held a CDL (license) and was last employed as a truck driver with Beemac Trucking, Ambridge. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping and fishing and had an enthusiasm for nature. He was a gifted and multi-skilled craftsman who could repair practically anything. His interests also included motorcycles (Chris rode a Kawasaki), cooking and flying (he previously held a private pilot’s license). He was a caring person who was known for his generosity in helping others, for his humor and for his never ending stories he provided and entertained many over the years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, and a grandson, Mason Cooley Santilli.

He leaves his father, Antonio Santilli of Monaca; three daughters, Michele Barkfelt and her fiance, Sean Cook; Carmella Marie Santilli and Melody Kay Santilli; a grandson, Carmine Cooley Santilli; two brothers, Anthony Santilli and his wife, Darlene, and Nickie Santilli, and loving friends, Wendy Harker, Lou Little, Arlena Harker, Jim (Annie) Stiger and Teddy Edder.

Friends will be received Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Ave., Monaca, (724-728-4000), where prayers will be offered on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca.

Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial contributions be made, if desired, to the Verland Foundation, 212 Iris Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143-2400. Chris supported and routinely participated in the Verland Motorcycle Runs.

For online condolences, directions and other information, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Chris A. Santilli, 50, a lifelong resident of Monaca, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2009. He was born July 21, 1958, in Rochester, a son of Antonio Santilli of Monaca and the late Carmella (Petrella) Santilli. Chris attended Monaca High School. He held a CDL (license) and was last employed as a truck driverContinue Reading

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Uncle Tony, Anthony & Darlene and, Nicky: I am so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. I truly know how hard this is for each of you. I wish I could be there,in person,to tell you how special each of you are to me. My memories are great, of all of you, and they are some of my happiest. May God bless you and comfort you, now and in the days to come. My Love, Diane

Hi Dad...it's been a while. Pap is with u now and another piece of u have left this earth. I miss u everyday. I catch myself trying to call u sometimes too. Things didn't go the way they were supposed to when u passed. But that made me realize how to be a strong women that u have once raised. And like you have always said, god has a way of doing things and wat goes around comes around. U would be so proud of how things are now. I tell your grandson Carmine about u often. He says hi pappy! I know ur looking down on us and watching over and one day we'll see each other again. But until then I'm going to miss u dearly. I love you. Rest easy Dad! Xoxo

DEAR CARMELLA, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IN TIME GOD WILL HEAL BROKEN HEARTS AND GIVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STRENGTH.PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO COME AND VISIT IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR ENCOURAGEMENT AND STRENGTH AND PEACE OF MIND. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WITH LOVE,

Dear Carmella and Melody, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know that he loved you very much. Sincerely, Cathy Maricone

Dear Anthony & Darlene, Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother. God Bless you and your family in your time of need. Love, Sue (Zoppelt) Garofalo & family

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were do i begin, chris first off was one of my dads best friend, i have known chris for some twenty eight years. you could always count on chris for a laugh you never knew what was gonna come out of his mouth, but you could gaurantee it was gonna make somebody laugh. chris was just six feet tall but it seemed as if his heart was six feet. chris would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need even if he did not not have it to give. i will surely miss you buddy, i can still here our converastion on phone few weeks ago, and my god who would known that would been last time i ever talked to you. rest in peace buddy and watch over all of us, and i know you will.. we all miss you so much already......love ya jason

Tony & family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sympathies

I'm very sorry for your loss. Chris and I were friends from high school.

You probably do not remember me, but Chris was one of the most fun and caring boyfriends I had. We dated for quite awhile around 1975 and I have many fond memories of him. Such as him trying to teach me how to ride his motorcycle in the county courthouse parking lot and going to his Aunt or Grandmothers house on his cycle and cutting his hair out on the back porch. Due to our horsing around I ended up stabbing the scissors into my shoulder leaving a small scar. I would look at that scar over the passing years and always remember Chris and the times we shared. I called him Christy at the time. I remember what a close family you are, and I know you will miss him deeply. It seems like he touched many people through out his life. I am thankful to have been one of them. May the Lord bless you all and keep you. God bless, Beth (Bunish) Short

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.