Santino, John J., B.P.D. Ret., of Beverly Hills, FL, formerly of Readville, February 21, 2009. Loving son of the late Anthony & Viola(DeLong) Santino. Beloved husband of Catherine (Cahill) for over 55 years. Cherished father of Antonette Hammett of Hyannis, and Katherine A. Santino of Beverly Hills, FL. Father in law of Richard Hammett, Sr. Devoted grandfather of Nicholas A. Bibeault, Chandra Bibeault, James Hammett, Michael Hammett, MA2 Richard Hammett, Jr., USN. Great grandfather of Lillian and Keira Hughes. Brother of Esther Nazzaro and her partner Paula Soucy of Taunton, and the late Paul Santino and Dorothy Romano. Brother in law of John Cahill, Noreen Cahill,William Cahill, Janet Cahill, Joseph Sullivan, and the late Patricia Sullivan, Margaret Tessari, and Joseph Cahill.
Visiting hours in the John J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd) DORCHESTER, on Friday from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass Saturday morning in the Holy Name Church, WEST ROXBURY, at 10 o’clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment will be private.
Mr. Santino was a Boston Police Officer of over 32 years. He was the Past President of the Boston Police Relief Association, and the Boston Police Softball League. Late Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in John’s name to the charity of your choice.