Richard W. "Rich" Santoro

Richard “Rich” W. Santoro, U.S. Army Veteran, Retired Oak Lawn Police Commander after 31 years.

Beloved husband of Geraldine “Geri” nee Galinski for 67 years.

Loving father of Richard J. (the late Catherine) Santoro,  Nicholas (Darla) Santoro, & Steve (April) Santoro.

Cherished grandpa of Martina Rodriguez,  Kendall Santoro, Danielle Santoro, Miles Santoro, & Grayson Santoro.

Proud great grandpa of Elias Rodriguez, & Carson Rodriguez.

Dear brother of Gerald (Gail) Santoro,  & the late Dominic & Virginia Santoro.

Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Funeral Monday, January 13th, 10:15 am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn to St. Linus Church for Mass at 11:00 am.

Interment private.

Visitation Sunday, January 12th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

U.S. Army Veteran from 1957 until 1959, he served overseas in Germany. Rich worked for the Oak Lawn Police Department for 31 years and retired as a Commander in 1999. He loved his job, traveling, gardening, & singing. He was legally blind after retirement but could read with the help of a Clear View Machine from the VA.