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Orazio Santangelo

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ORAZIO “RAZ” SANTANGELO

April 8, 1947 – May 14, 2025

On May 14, 2025, Peacefully, with family by his side Raz moved on to a better place. His mischievous wit, strong will, and the protective blanket of love he wrapped us in, will be in our hearts forever.


The family would like to express our gratitude to Actionmarguerite St. Joseph for treating Raz with such caring gentle hands, dignity, and respect. Your guidance, comfort, and prayers through this time will never be forgotten. DR. B Armstrong, you got him, you are the best! Much appreciation to all those who visited and gave your support when times were tough.


In lieu of flowers, please donate to Actionmarguerite St. Joseph Inc.


Raz is survived by his wife Susan; children, Michelle (Ernie), Shannon, Corie, Kyle (Jen), Chris (Chantel); grandchildren, Taylor, Casey (Zach), River, Chace; great grandchildren, Noah, Luka, Watson; brothers, Frank (Cherie) and Ernie; and many nieces and nephews. 


Raz was predeceased by his father Carmelo; mother Maria; brother Sam (Teresa); and Sister Rosita (Geog)


In Accordance with Raz’s wishes, cremation/burial has taken place and no formal service will be held.



May 17, 2025


It has been three days, feels like minutes.


I have been laying on my bed, cuddled in Raz’s favorite shirt, crying and feeling so alone and empty. Our favorite song “Unchained Melodies” is playing.


This may sound strange, but slowly my pain seemed to change, it didn’t hurt the same way. I realized I was remembering the man I fell in love with, mourning him and not the Raz I left on May 14.


It has been so long that we have been fighting this horrible disease, through all of its horrific stages that I had put those memories on a shelf. Now I don’t have to worry about what he has to suffer through next. He is FREE.


Free to laugh, to crack his crazy jokes, to eat whatever he wants, to be HAPPY-GO-LUCKY again.


I miss him so very much, 

he was and is the 

Love of my life.


But I love remembering his laughter, his kisses, and dancing in his arms to our song.


I love you, Raz. 


RIP, though I am sure you are not resting!


See you later



Raz’s family kindly requests that all of his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.


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Allan J.

June 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Raz, I still remember our trips to Detroid Lakes,

Minnesota in the 1970s with Dusty, et al in my VW bug. We were good, good, good friend. You went your way, I travelled the world for years, we lost contact.

I loved your friendship and the great times we always enjoyed. . You will live in my memory until we perhaps meet again in another world. REST IN PEACE, MY BROTHER.

BILL THE LOCK GUY

June 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM

REST IN PEACE RAZ

Cindy Reid

June 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM

Condolences to the Santangelo family, from someone who lived in the North End and remmebers Raz when he was young. Sail on, Sail on.

Kim Ripley (Gumienny)

May 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Susan my heart felt condolences to you.

I remeber Raz coming over to our house as a kid and it was always a good time. Raz and my dad (John) had the most hilarious stories to tell us of their crazy adventures of their teenage years. When I had my daughter and she was little (4-6) she got to meet grandpa's friend "the wop" ( as my dad and Raz always refferred to Raz) she always wanted to see Raz and asked about him whenever we talked about visiting Winnipeg. Raz was that guy who always came through when you needed him most. He helped me out of a few jams when we was driving the tow truck. Raz you are no longer suffering and can rest peacefully, forever the official uncle Raz. I know when we meet again it'll be a great party, always in my heart.

Shirley & John Gumienny

May 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM

Raz and my husband John grew up together. They got into all kinds of trouble but had all kinds of fun. When John and I were going together we were often a threesome.

Raz was very down to earth and said it like it was. He was always around to help out whenever he could.

Sometimes he was funny, sometime he was serious, but he was always loyal and caring. He was Raz.

Although later in life there were years between get togethers, that relationship never changed.

Raz you are at peace now. You will forever be in our hearts. Till we meet again.

Jim La Vallee

May 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM

Just yesterday - Friday, I was thinking about Razio... I smiled when I thought about one of our conversations he shared with me some 57 years ago. I look back and think of Razio as an older friend. I thought well of him because as I found him to be a solid guy and as far as I saw - he was for real. I remember his Ma, especially sister Rosita and brother Frankie. Of course - all the other family members. A great loving family. I last saw Razio some years back on L.A. - Logan Avenue!

I have fond memories of times back then... with Razio.

To me Razio was the REAL PERSON mold that TV character "the Fonz" came from.

My sincere condolences to his wife, kids and grandchildren- including Frankie and all the rest.

I watched the tribute and smiled... how appropriate - "My Way" by Frankie!

May we all live genuinely as who we are meant to be and achieve all that we strive for.

Rest now my friend 🧡 🦅EagleSpirit

Shawnna White

May 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Uncle Raz was one in a million. Always true to himself , his humour was contagious. He lived and loved loud, and will forever be in our hearts. Love to you all during this tough time

Tara Bezan

May 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM

It was pouring rain in the summer, Dave missed his ride to work. At the time my car usually never started in the rain. I was just in my pj's driving Dave down Lag and my car just died. I had to walk 20 minutes to a gas station...no cell phones back then. I was wet, cold and pissed off. I called Raz and he was there to pick me up in 15 minutes, he towed my car for me and kept me laughing all the way home

Tara Bezan.

Tina

May 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM

To my Auntie Sue, my condolences and all

my love to you, thank you and Uncle for

all the beautiful memmories and so many great times and just for you both being who you are. Truly a special loving couple, so giving and so genuine and truly loved. Love you both, love from Scott and I.❤️😘always here for you. Xoxo

Tina

May 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM

I'm so grateful for all you have done in my life and the wonderful amazing man you always were to me uncle, I'm truly grateful for the time we spent together during your time in the care home and our last hours together. You will be truly missed and always loved. May you RIP but like Auntie said you probably won't, you are probably either riding your bike or eating Pizza haha and enjoying all the things you loved to do that you have not been able to do for sometime. Rock those heavens uncle, we will always be here for Auntie she is a strong women, and she loved you with all she had and she always will. See you in my dreams Uncle, till we meet again. Love you always. Love from Tina and scott. Kisses to heaven to one of the strongest men I was so lucky to know and love.😘❤️ RIP xoxo

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