"Archie" Santomenno

Robert “Archie” Santomenno, 89, of Worcester, passed away at home on Thursday, April 29, 2021.  His loving wife, Shirley A. (Grosse) Santomenno, predeceased him in August 2002.

Archie was born in Worcester, son of the late Frank and Anna (Manning) Santomenno and lived here all his life.  Following high school, Archie served his nation proudly in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Archie worked for more than 40 years as Maintenance Manager at Owens-Illinois Company, and was well respected both by his employers and co-workers. He was well-known for his ability to "fix anything". He was a dedicated husband to his cherished wife, Shirley, and together they collected and rode motorcycles, and enjoyed cars of all types whether convertible classics, roadsters or sedans. They did everything together.  Archie was also an accomplished motocross rider. He was well loved by neighbors and during winter months was a welcome sight with his snowplow helping them clear snow.

He leaves three nieces and three nephews, Lori Slack and her fiancé Ray Pinkham of Rutland, Joseph “David” Santomenno and his wife Agnes of the Republic of Panama, Maureen Marengo Harris of Millbury, Susan O’Leary of Rutland, Robert Grosse and wife Debera of Holden, and Jeffrey Grosse in Pennsylvania; a sister in law, Lois Grosse of Rutland; great nieces and great nephews, along with many friends.  He was predeceased by his four siblings, Joseph and Frank Santomenno, Anna Mara, and Eleanor Marengo.

Calling Hours will be on Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. until his Funeral Service begins at 11 a.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Leicester.