Joseph Santomauro Obituary

On July 6, 2025, Joseph M. Sr., age 82, passed away at home. Born and raised in Scranton, PA, Joe attended Scranton Central High School before being recruited to Villanova University where he excelled at football. After graduating from Villanova with a BS in Accounting, Joe continued his education at Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. Joe began working at First Pennsylvania Bank in Philadelphia and recently retired as Vice President at TD Bank where he spent the past 20 years of his career. In addition to his professional career, Joe volunteered as a basketball coach at St. John's Grammar School as well as a Little League Umpire in Collingswood. He was also a NJSIAA high school football referee for many years. Joe served his community of Collingswood by being a member of the Collingswood Planning Board and an usher at St. John's Church for many years. His hobbies included boating, fishing and water skiing. Much of his free time was filled with supporting his children in their endeavors.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife, Marie (nee Gadren); his loving children, Joseph M. Jr. (Tricia), Michael (Andrea) and Trina Lisko (Andrew); his cherished grandchildren, Isabella, Bianca, Andrew, T.J., Lilli, Julia and Gabriel as well as his sisters, Roselyn and Lillian. Joe was predeceased by his daughter Lisa Marie, brother, Frank and his sisters, Angela and Michele. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who remained close to him.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Saturday, July 19th from 9:30 - 11:00 AM at St. John's Catholic Church (St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish), 809 Park Avenue, Collingswood where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bishop Eustace Prep School Advancement Office, 5552 Route 70, Pennsauken, NJ 08109. Please note that the donation is for the Joseph Santomauro Football Scholarship when sending to the school.