Dennis “Denny” P. Santos-61-passed away July 28, 2004 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. He was the longtime companion of Carol Costa of New Bedford. He was the beloved father of Dennis Costa of New Bedford. Mr. Santos had 2 brothers; Louis R. Santos of Fairfield, Ca and Ernest M. Santos of Acushnet, Ma. He also had 2 sisters; Marie L. Silveira of Arizona and Cynthia Santos-Tomar of New Bedford.
Mr. Santos was born in New Bedford, son of Joaquina A. (Andrade) of New Bedford and the late Louis Santos. Mr. Santos worked as a construction worker for various construction companies. He was an altar boy for 13 years at the original location of Our Lady of Assumption Church on Water St.
His Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 9:00am at Our Lady of Assumption Church. Family and friends are invited. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Friday, July 30, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9pm.