Francis Santos age 70, of Truro, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday October 31, 2010. Born in Provincetown June 30, 1940, he was the son of the late Edmund F. and Bertha (Snow) Santos. Mr. Santos had lived in Truro for most of his life. In his early years he had lived in Provincetown. He was the husband of the late Helen I. (Roza) Santos who died in June of 2007. His health had been declining over the past couple of years.
Mr. Santos was retired from Cape Cod Ready Mix where he worked as a batch man. He was a former member of the Truro Auxiliary Police Department.
He was a dedicated father who was his happiest when surrounded by his family. In his leisure time he enjoyed camping in his RV, fishing, and spending time at the beach. He also enjoyed watching the sport of hang gliding.
He is survived by his 6 children including his 3 sons, Robert and his wife Anntoinette Santos of New Market, MD, Michael I. Santos of Harwich, David S. Santos of Brewster, his 3 daughters, Arlene Houser and her husband Stephen, Cheryl A. Friese and her husband Ron and Donna L. Santos all of Truro. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren, Diana Stolinski, Bobby and Daniel Santos and Kyle and Nicholas Houser, his 2 brothers, Manuel J. Santos of Provincetown and Vernon L. Santos of Hyannis and his sister Mary E. Peres of Provincetown.
Visiting hours are Thursday November 4 from 4:00 – 7:00pm at the Gately – McHoul Funeral Home 94 Harry Kemp Way Provincetown. Per his request his funeral service will be private. If desired memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Truro Rescue Squad PO Box 2030, Truro, MA 02666.