Philip Santos, 87, longtime resident of Lemont, late of McKinney, TX, died Oct. 16, Veteran of U.S. Army WWII, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen, nee Koleski; loving father of James (Suzanne), Joseph (Susan), Jeffrey (Jennifer), Joan (J.J.) Cotter and the late John; devoted grandfather of eight; dearest brother of John (Bertha) and the late Hilda Poole; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former custodian for Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church and School in Chicago. Visitation Saturday 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Gerharz Funeral Home, 501 State St., Lemont. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church. Inurnment St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Philip Santos Memorial Fund c/o U.S. Bank, 2175 Deerfield Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015. All proceeds to benefit Lemont Little League. Info, 630-257-2123.
