Anthony E. Santilli, 85, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. He was the beloved husband of the late Vivian A. DeSorbo Santilli. Anthony was born in Derby on February 9, 1934 and was the son of the late Quirino E. and Marianna Sonsini Santilli. He served his country faithfully in the US Army, 101st Airborne during the Korean War. Anthony earned his Master of Art degree from Columbia University and was an Industrial Arts Educator at Cheshire High School for many years until his retirement. He was a Division One referee in the area for many soccer and baseball games and was a long-time baseball coach at Cheshire High School. Anthony enjoyed playing golf, gardening, cars and throughout his life he was actively involved with Ascension Church. Father of Anthony Santilli (Dawn), John Santilli (Leisha), Joseph Santilli and Jeffrey Santilli (Aran). Grandfather of Erika, Maria, Anthony, Hannah and Emma. Brother of Theresa Loda.
The visiting hours will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Tuesday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in Mt. St. Peters Cemetery, Derby.
Dear Jeff, Aran and Family, Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. May he rest in peace. God Bless you, love you,
Frank, Phyllis DeFrancesco
Truly a blessing to know this man. Treated me as well as anyone and sad to lose someone who was larger than life. He was a great teacher and saw him many years later and had he great words of wisdom still. It is humbling to see his achievements as he never mentioned any of them. I am sure he is with his wife and the Lord and I will see him again in heaven. See ya’ Mr. Tilli
Tony and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences upon the passing of your father. You and your family are all in our prayers during this difficult time. May your memories sustain you and may he Rest In Peace.
My sincerest condolances to the Santilli family. I’ve known Tony for many years. We played golf golf at Laurel View every Saturday and Sunday mornings…,, very early for many years. He was a passionate golfer and tried so hard to “get it right” as all us weekend duffers tried to do. He was a lot of fun to play with and I will miss his friendship. He loved his kids so much as he “always” talked about them. He so loved that red Mustang. I hope it is still in the family. May he rest in peace
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. Both Mr and Mrs Santilli were great people. They used to come into the credit union always with a smile and Mr would crack jokes and make us all laugh. Now they are reunited. RIP
We are so sorry to read of Tony’s passing. Our condolences to the boys and their families.
I am sorry to hear that he has passed. I remember him from high school. Please accept our condolences. May God bless you at this time.