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Richard Joseph Santarossa, age 77, of Roscommon

, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at his home.

Richard was born Saturday, November 14, 1942 in (city, state) the son of John Aldo and Rose (Busi) Santarossa.

Richard married Connie Brzezinski on November 12, 1983 in Detroit, Michigan.  Richard will be remembered for the love of all his big boy toys.  If it had an engine, he liked it.  Richard enjoyed going golfing, hunting and boating.  Richard retired from the Detroit Police Department in 1994.  In 1994, when Richard and Connie moved to Roscommon, he served on the local police departments as well.          

Richard will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Connie; sons: David (Laurie) Santarossa, Paul Santarossa; step-father to children: Scott (Pamela) Chinoski, Lynn (Ken) Schwartz, Shannon (Shawn) McParland, Derek (Melodee) Chinoski; grandchildren: Aidan, Kendall, Mallory, Chelsea, Scott, Jack, Ava, Lillian, Nicholas, Emily, Katherine, Mitchell; brother Vince Santarossa.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents.

Richard’s family has chosen to remember him privately at this time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. 

Please share a memory or a message online at wagnerfunerals.com

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