John A. Santore, Sr. "Johnny Gats", 78, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2016. Born in New Brighton, on May 10, 1938, he was the son of the late John and Angela (Socci) Santore. He was a graduate of Curtis High School. He became a longshoreman at the age of 20. After 53 years as a member of the ILA he retired from Howland Hook Marine Terminal. Along with his father John, he also owned and operated Santore Limousines for many years. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Rosebank. He enjoyed attending the weekly Rosary meetings at Mount Manresa. John will be greatly missed by his many friends and loved ones, who will cherish their memories of him. We take some comfort in knowing that he is now resting in peace. John is survived by his wife Carmen; a daughter Gina (James) Muro; two sons, John (Wendy) and Anthony Santore; three grandchildren, Vincent, Giuliana and Nicholas; and two sisters, Mella (the late Joseph) Catania and Mary Ellen (Farrell) Virga. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10AM on Saturday at St Joseph's Church, Rosebank. Interment in Moravian Cemetery. Friend will be received on Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home, Staten Island, NY.
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October 11, 2017
bill pentangelo
My Dad Dominic Pentangelo worked with Johnny Gats for many years at Holland Hook. They were both in the hospital in 2015 only 2 rooms apart, but, neither could visit the other. Sadly both passed in 2016. I hope their working together in a better place.
March 6, 2017
Lisa Corio
My handsome godfather, you will be missed. May you rest in eternal peace...love Lisa Corio, delray beach, Florida
December 28, 2016
JOSEPH LEGATO
may you rest in peace with god. hillbilly jOE,SON JOEY
December 5, 2016
Ellie Laureano
My condolences to your family. Great person .True Gentleman!
December 5, 2016
Theresa & Michael Chirco
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time, may you find comfort in your memories of good times past. Rest in peace.
December 3, 2016
anthony sessa
To great man i loved talking to you i will remember you all my life i will meet you at the baseball games in heaven miss you johnny gatts the best to you and your family
December 3, 2016
gugliucci Family Gugliucci
Santore family we are so sorry Johnny was a great guy
December 2, 2016
john puleo
Gonna miss seeing john out.Always had a smile on his face and good conversation.My condolence to his family one of the good guys rest in peace
December 2, 2016
my condolences to the santore family.Always was nice running into john once in awhile always had a smile on his face and always a pleasure to talk to rest in peace.
December 2, 2016
Bill Contessa
Rest in peace. You were always a gentlemen, with a quick smile and warm handshake. You will be missed by all.
December 1, 2016
Mary Scala
December 1, 2016
Joseph and Helen Sapienza
To the Santore family our heartfelt sympathy at this time of sadness. May he rest in peace.
November 30, 2016
Barbara and Joy
Rest In Peace "Johnny Gatz"..
You will be fondly remembered for the man you were.. kind, sociable and of course a great dancer..
I learned from the best..
God bless you..
November 30, 2016
Gloria Baldassano
We had so much fun growing up,such a good friend .May you rest in peace ,gone but not forgotten.God Bless ,
Gloria Curitore,Baldassano
November 30, 2016
Victor & Phyllis Ellam
A true friend, we will miss you, Rest in peace....
November 30, 2016
Gladys Masiello
First Frank Sinatra and then Gatz. You'll stay in my memory's forever because you were a good and unique person. Gone too soon. Love Gladys
November 30, 2016
Valerie Smith
Johnny you were such a respectable kindhearted friendly man. Sorry to hear of your passing. My heartfelt condolences goes out to your family and friends. May your soul forever be at peace.
November 30, 2016
David Chiusano
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this day. May you all find peace and comfort in your memories of Johnny.
November 30, 2016
Maria Browning
John, you were such an Amazing Man. Always willing to help anyone in need. A Great Guy!!! You will be sorely missed by many!!! Rest Peacefully, My Dear Friend.
November 30, 2016
MELODY PONTON
sip rip my friend your really going to be missed gone but not forgotten and my condolence to the family god bless love MR.GATZ SLEEP ON GOD BLESS
November 30, 2016
Richard Camp
Rest in Peace John
November 30, 2016
vincent milotta
Rest in peace my friend we had some great times i will always remember them.
November 30, 2016
vincent milotta
November 29, 2016
suzanne muro
May you rest in peace and watch over your love ones...
November 29, 2016
Eddie D'Arata & Susan Caputo
May you find eternal peace in Heaven with no more suffering. RIP Johnny Gats..
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