Kenneth J.

Santo

Kenneth J. Santo, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home in Paulding, OH.

Ken was born on April 14, 1945 in Detroit, MI to the late Stephen and Anne (Kastura) Santo. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War in Izmir, Turkey as a medical specialist. After his service, Ken worked for 25 years as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service before his retirement in 2006. Ken was a loyal member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding. He was 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus #2584, an usher at church, a volunteer for Wednesday Adoration, sang in the church choir, and worked many Knights of Columbus Fish Frys. Ken was a volunteer at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry and the Furniture Bank in Defiance.

Ken is survived by his son, Robert (Tammie) Santo, Ayersville, OH; daughter, Monica Santo, Paulding, OH; brothers: Tim Santo, Paulding, OH; Stephen (Joanne) Santo, Defiance, OH; David (Karen) Santo Paulding, OH; Anthony (Deb) Santo, Defiance, OH; sister, Veronica (John) Kromer, Paulding, OH; grandchildren: Allison (Cameron) Bidlack, Wyatt Santo, Mary Anne Gibson; 7 great grandchildren.

Ken is also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Santo.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding with Father Austin Ammanniti officiating. Burial will follow in Paulding Memorial Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Paulding V.F.W.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will be a Rosary service at 7:30 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ken's memory to the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, P.O. Box 391, Paulding, OH 45879 or Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 417 N Main St., Paulding, OH 45879.