Deacon Paul J. Santella Obituary
The passing of Deacon Paul J. Santella (Three Bridges, New Jersey) occurred on September 8, 2026. Deacon, born on March 15, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deacon Paul J. Santella to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Santella and Angelina Santella; and his son-in-law Matthew P. Pfenninger. He is survived by: his wife Norma Santella; his children, Lisa A. Pfenninger, Dana Gooditis (Stephen), Kevin Santella (Julia) and Christopher Santella (Shannon); his grandchildren, Matthew M. Pfenninger (Caitlin Perrone), Timothy Pfenninger, Lindsay Gooditis (Hunter Timko), Christopher Santella (Emily), Stephen M. Gooditis (Lauren), Meghan Allison (Noah), Joseph Santella, Erin Santella, Jack Santella, Dylan Santella and Charles Santella; his great grandchildren, Evangeline Pfenninger, Riley Timko, Louis Santella and Jackson Paul Timko; and his siblings, Frank Santella (Betty), Rita Barone and Angela Orlando.
Viewing was held on Sunday, September 13th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church (105 Summer Rd, Three Bridges, NJ 08887). A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 13th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the same location. An entombment was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Magdalen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Deacon Paul J. Santella to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church.
