Patrick J. Santoro, 73, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly Jan. 30, 2022. He was a son of the late Joseph E. Santoro and Yolanda (Cappelli). He was the husband of Ramona (DiFalco) Santoro for 46 years.

He served in the United States Navy.

He worked for 28 years for Maier’s Bakery and retired as the director of Human Resources. He worked at Giant Food Stores also.

He was involved with North Central Little League. He was a board member for the organization for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Dana Kowalchuk (Christopher), P.J. Santoro (Corrie Tice) and Nick Santoro; six grandchildren, Tyler, Alexander, Emma, Collin, Anthony and Jett; a great-grandson, Matteo; a sister-in-law, Susan Santoro; nine nieces; five nephews; an aunt, Lorraine Cappelli; and two cousins, Judy and Lisa Cappelli.

He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Santoro.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.