Santorso Jr., John

John Santorso Jr

March 26, 1949  –  September 17, 2005

John Santorso Jr., 56, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2005. He leaves behind his beloved companion, Lucy Leguillou of Bristol, his daughter Mary Ellen Santorso of Bristol, His son Eric L. Santorso of Bristol, his one and only grandson, Brandon A. Nicholson, age four, of Bristol, his brother Larry and his wife Pat Santorso of Bristol, and his sister and her children, Peggy, Tanya and Joseph Gaura of Bristol. He also leaves many more relatives and friends. He entered the Marine Corps on June 21, 1966, and served in Khe Sanh, Vietnam and received a Purple Heart medal with one star. Johnny was a caring, generous man and he helped anyone he could. He always made everyone laugh and everyone who knew him loved him. He now reunites with his parents, John Santorso Sr. and Mary E. St. James Santorso. Rest in peace Johnny, you will be in our hearts forever.