Jonathan K. Santos

The story

Join us for a Memorial Mass celebrating Jon's life

Date: Friday, September 25, 2020

Time: 10am (Pacific Time)

Where: St. Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Walnut, CA

Memorial mass will be live-streamed on the following:

SLR Sacramentos Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/slrsacraments/

Lorenzo Ruiz YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Hll43j

Private Internment will be held at Rose Hills on Tuesday, Sept 29.

Memory wall

20 tributes have been left in memory of Jonathan K. Santos.

• mia moxey

  

  May 28 2020 Jon and Joey

• getal

  Jon not only loved music, but he shared music with people. He also helped me learn to play the guitar. In continuing the music sharing tradition, here is the soundtrack including some classic lounge hits from one of his favorite movies.

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• getal

  earlier link does not work so re pasting a song link here Though this one is not enough, there are many other songs that we listened to that I will always have a good vibe to. Thanks again, much love Jon. Rest in peace. -Adrian

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• andrew.d.taft@gmail.com

  

  Our friendship started in 4th grade, where he lived 1 block away from me in Rockaway, NJ. We hung out every single day, playing basketball, football, backyard baseball, tennis, badminton... every sport. When it was time to go inside, we played video games: 10-yard Fight, Bulls vs. Lakers, Mike Tyson's Punchout... every game. We played basketball together on the Morris Hills Knights and eventually drifted apart when we went to college. No wait, we both went to Rutgers, were in the same fraternity, and continued our great friendship. After college, we lived together for a while, still playing video games but also picking up a serious chess (and Domino's Pizza) habit. As we both moved around the country (and world), we remained close friends. He was a groomsman in my wedding, and my wife loved him from day 1. He loved all music, from Hall & Oates to The White Stripes to Dan The Automator, and was our resident DJ.Jon was a loving, passionate, gentle, all-around amazing person. I miss you dearly, Jon. -Andrew

• andrew.d.taft@gmail.com

  

  Jon, me, Rishi and Farrel at my wedding, 20 years into our friendship

• getal

  One of Jon's recommended movies about guys helping a friend. "Swingers" with actors Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau. Jon recommended to me when I visited the east coast back in late 90's or early 2000. Movie really spread well by word of mouth and is a special movie to me. "You're so money and you don't even know it." Thanks Jon. Adrian

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• phinidae

  🕯 Thank you for all the happy memories, Jon. I will always cherish those. May you rest in peace.

• yvette

  A sweet and thoughtful funcle! Had so much fun with you just a week before you left us. I miss you already, Uncle Jon. I still play with the toy xylophone and rubber ducky you gave to me. Thanks for everything. I know you are dancing in paradise now. Love you, Leila

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• mia moxey

  I haven’t showed this picture to Joey yet because he’s still devastated, but I thought I should share it with all of you. This photo was taken on May 28th 2020 at Lynn CT. During those final few months, Jon was so happy and at peace. Him and Joey would play Play station 4 games for hours including poker. I would wake up out of my sleep at 2:00 am and still would see Jon and Joey playing the game, and laughing in the living room. If they weren’t in the living room, they were in the backyard laughing, playing poker, and listening to music. Jon was very compassionate. When my brother passed he made me his special Mac and Cheese dinner which I always enjoyed. And when I was sick because of morning sickness he would buy me ginger, lunch, and even at times monitor certain foods I ate. I think he was more excited about a new baby then I was. He enjoyed cooking and cooked for us a lot. Jon was a great cook, and I enjoyed his food. Our last day at Lynn CT Jon brought us all dinner and we all bonded together and shared stories. He helped us put our bags in the car and gave us both a big hug. We told him we would see him again, and bring the new baby by to see him. A few months after we found out he passed and it was devastating to hear. My condolences to the family and I will continue to pray for you all and for Jon. -Mia

• lmarchitto732236

  

  Jon was always up for an adventure or a good time. Jon was caring, thoughtful and my son still sleeps nightly with a stuffed animal he got him for his 1st birthday. Heaven got a good one with Jon. Thank you for all the memories throughout the years. -Lou

• meanne501

  Jon, the 80's rock!

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• lmendoza

  Pitto & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Jon's fond memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Sending our deepest condolences, Ed, Luz, Melissa & Melvin

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• calvin

  I can never forget spending a whole morning playing golf with Jon at Rutgers many, many years ago. He was a golf marshall back then. I have forgotten who finally won our duel and who treated who to lunch. But i will forever cherish those moments. Such precious memories. Rest in eternal peace, Jon. -Tito Calvin

• meanne501

  

  Being Jon's Tita, I have happy fond memories of taking care of him back in Manila, Philippines. My sisters and I were like baby sitters to him and his other cousins. He was a little bit hyper and always had a cute smile! When he visited us in Chicago later in his life in 2011, we truly enjoyed his company, filled with lots of cooking and outdoor barbecue, as well as seeing him play basketball and Monopoly with our two sons. Jon, we will miss you so much, Rest In Peace and we will always cherish our memories with you. Love you. Tita Meanne, Tito Sotero, Anton and Alex I dedicate this beautiful song to to you. I loved the 80's too.

• rditondo

  

  We met in college and our lives overlapped over the course of 20+ years. You're already missed, my friend.

• gregbaxter

  

  Jon you’re gone way too soon but not forgotten. Miss you brother. -Greg Baxter

• meanne501

  

• paulkiefer

  🕯 I’ll never forget our $2,000 basketball horse game. I’ll be making my collection once I join you in the sky…But I’m sure you will just say “double or nothing” haha, Or just bring out the poker chips. Good times Cuzo. You will be missed. -Paul

• santosfamily

  Love this! Thanks for sharing this great moment.

• jsantos2319

  🕯 Dearest Jon, My heart will always have room for you. Your being will remain an inspiration to me as it did since you were born and will forever be all through my lifetime. I would say more, but there are not enough words. Have peace, Jon. You will be missed. With love, Dad

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