Obituaries

Thornwood's Dennis Santare, 66

Santare served as middle school principal in Pearl River.

From Beecher Flooks Funeral Home:

Dennis Santare, 66, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at his home in Thornwood, NY.

Dennis was born on September 15th, 1946, son of the late Anthony and Christina Santare. After serving for many years as a history teacher in the Bronx, he retired as Middle School Principal in the Pearl River School District in Rockland County, NY.

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He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years MaryEllen Santare, his children Dennis, Kristine, and Carrie, his grandchildren Sean and Grace, his brothers Kenneth and Anthony, and the New York Football Giants.

Visiting hours Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Inc., Pleasantville, NY.  Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 AM, Holy Innocents Church, Pleasantville, NY.  Burial following at Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Flushing, NY

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In lieu of flowers, the family asks for a donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.


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