- Date Of Birth: January 31, 1946
- Date Of Death: July 7, 2022
- State: Connecticut
Enrico “Rico” A. Santoro, 76, of Wethersfield passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022. He was the loving husband of Ellen (Beck) Santoro. Rico was born in Salento, Italy on January 31, 1946, son of the late Michele and Cristina (Rizzo) Santoro. He moved to the United States in 1956 and graduated from Derby High School, Class of 1966. Rico graduated from CCSU in 1971, where he was a member of the OKD Fraternity. Later he earned his master’s degree from Central and a 6th year accreditation from Sacred Heart University. Rico went on to a successful 35 year career teaching in the East Hartford School System. Rico was introduced to golf in college and became a true golf enthusiast. He was a member of the Stanley Golf Course Men’s Club “Wolf Pack” and was named Stanley “Man of the Year” in 1987. He was also a member of Wethersfield Country Club where he made many lifelong friends. In his retirement he spent winters in Florida, enjoying time with friends on and off the golf course. Rico was a friend to everyone and shined a light into every room he walked into with his smile and personality. He will truly be missed. Rico’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ellen Santoro; his daughters Leah Santoro and her husband Nick Miller, and Rachel Santoro; and grandchildren Angelo, Laney, and Addison. Rico is also survived by his brother-in-law Lawrence Beck and his wife Kate Beck, sister-in-law Carol Paproski and her husband Very Rev. Peter Paproski, and sister-in-law Lidia Santoro. He will also be missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews both in the U.S. and Italy. Rico was predeceased by his brother Giuseppe Santoro; his sisters Teresa Lisi and her husband Nicola, and Maria Peccerillo and her husband Giuseppe.
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