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Raphael Charles Santagata

January 7, 1925 — April 25, 2017

Raphael (Ray) Santagata, age 92, of Etowah, TN., formerly of Knoxville, TN., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.  He was born in New York City, was a WWII Veteran,  a member of the Army Air Corp having fought in the battle of Iwo Jima,  and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Mr. Santagata is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Victoria.

Survivors include his son Randy Santagata of Knoxville; step-daughter Lola Preston;  step-son Matthew Peck, both of North Carolina; brother John Santagata of New York; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends Sunday, April 30, 2017, beginning at 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Center Chapel in Etowah.

A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

For online condolences you may go to www.serenityfunerals.com

Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Sunday, April 30, 2017

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Serenity Funeral Home of Etowah Chapel

300 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN 37331

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Memorial Service

Saturday, May 27, 2017

St Mary's Catholic Church of Athens

, Cleveland, TN 37323

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