- Date Of Birth: May 31, 1931
- Date Of Death: December 24, 2020
- State: Connecticut
Born in East Norwalk to Nicholas and Anna (Vena) Santella, Sal was a graduate of Fairfield Prep beginning a lifelong journey inspired by the Jesuit motto, “a man for others.” He continued his Jesuit education at Fairfield University and Creighton University Medical School. At Creighton, he met a young, warm-hearted nurse from Iowa, Marilyn, whom he married in 1956, and together they raised their family in Bridgeport. They enjoyed many adventures including skiing in New England and a six week self-guided tour through Italy.
Dr. Sal worked as a Family Practitioner in Bridgeport and Fairfield for 34 years. He was the Chairman of Family Practice at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Director of Student Health at Fairfield University. After retirement, he and Marilyn spent time reading and storytelling to young children in the Bridgeport Public School System and helped establish the 9/11 Easton Memorial. He was passionate about education and established a close, generous relationship with his alma maters.
