Joseph Santello

Joseph Eugene Santello, age 90 of Mesa, Arizona formerly of Lake Forest passed away suddenly Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born August 4, 1932 in Waukegan, Illinois to the union of William Louis and Michelina (Bosco) Santello and was raised in Highwood, Illinois. Joe was a family oriented man, devoted to his family. He was the founder of Carrara Marble and Mosaics, Inc., Past Central Council Member and current Member Emeritus of the Italian Catholic Federation. Joe also was an avid gardener and humorous story teller. Joe was a strong Catholic who had a deep devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Beloved husband of 68 years to Caterina nee: Orso. Loving father of Joseph (Justine) Santello of Lake Forest and Micheline Tomassetti of Lake Forest. Fond grandfather of Catherine (Nolan) Sweeney, Joseph Santello, Jianna Santello, Adam (Elizabeth) Tomassetti, Michael Tomassetti and Maria Tomassetti. Great Grandfather of Isabella and Adriana Sweeney. Dear brother of the late Rosalie (late August) Ziccarelli, late Louis (RoseAnn) Santello, Carmella (late Vincent) Peliachevsky and late Lena (late Anthony) Scopelliti. Cherished uncle to many.

Visitation Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Seguin & Symonds Funeral Home, 858 Sheridan Road, Highwood. Friends may gather on Monday, November 7, for a visitation from 9:00 AM until time of funeral mass 10:00 AM at Saint Patrick Church (Main Church), 991 S. Waukegan Road., Lake Forest, IL Msgr. Robert J. Dempsey, celebrant. Entombment will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 700 River Road, Des Plaines, IL.

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