Rodigilio T. Santos

Rodigilio T. Santos, age 83, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away on March 1, 2025.

Beloved husband of Bernardita Santos (née Marquez) for 49 wonderful years. Devoted father of Mildred Santos (Amir Ahmadi), Emmanuel Santos (Janelle Gancio Santos), and Aristhon Santos (Mei Voong). Cherished grandfather of Keiran, Oliver, Selena, Aris, and Nico. Loving brother of the late Wihelmina Canlapan, Eduardo Santos, and Merlyn Rivera, and survived by his siblings Elizabeth Hilvano and Reynaldo Santos. He is also lovingly remembered by close family friend Erlinda Fusilero. Predeceased by his parents, Lazaro Santos and Asuncion Tablante.

Rodigilio had a wonderful sense of humor and always found joy in making others laugh. He had a passion for playing the guitar and often filled his home with music. A dedicated civil engineer, he worked for many years with the New Jersey Department of Transportation before retiring. He and Bernardita shared a deep and lasting love, recently celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary with family on February 14, 2025.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Tuesday evening March 11th, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Wednesday morning, March 12th from 9:00am to 10:00am all at the BOCCO FUNERAL HOME, 1300 North Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30am Wednesday morning, March 12th at The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Church, 402 North Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed to the Bocco Funeral Home Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063641527387) on Wednesday morning at 10:30AM.