Louis A. Santilli Sr.

January 18, 1942 - January 28, 2022

Louis A. Santilli, Sr., age 80, of Oxford, the beloved husband of 37 years to the late Mary Lou Santilli, entered into rest peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. He was born in Bridgeport on January 18, 1942. Lou was a hard worker that put his family first. He loved to turn wrenches and was the proud owner of Lou Santilli's Auto Trans Service for many years. Lou was an avid card player, firearms collector and fan of John Wayne who loved old country music, especially Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, Sr. He was a member of the Concordia Club of Seymour and the Elks Lodge in Derby. Most of all, Lou loved to spend time with his family and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all, but will remain forever in our hearts. His loving family includes his three sons Louis Santilli, Jr., Nicholas Santilli and Anthony Santilli and his wife Kristen, his daughter Alain Santilli, his five cherished grandchildren Jake, Lukas, Bekka, Christian and Bella, his brother Anthony Santilli and his wife Judy, his sister-in-law Diane DeFlippo and her husband Gary and his niece Allison McClain and her husband Jim. Lou was predeceased by his family members Frank Santilli, Frances Rayho, Patty Rayho and Jean Davis. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank Street (RT. 67, across from Klarides Village) in Seymour. Burial in the family plot at Mountain Meadows Cemetery in Seymour will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lou's memory may be made to the Connecticut Human Society via their website at: https://cthumane.org/