Antonio Santos

Antonio Santos

He was the embodiment of the American dream. Tony came to the United States from Portugal and built a better life, and three terrific companies along the way: Delcon Builders, Pentel Drywall and SCS Concrete. The businesses started small; just his brother Victor, a van and some tools. And it got smaller still when the van was stolen the night before the launch of the company. They were later joined by a Third partner Anthony Aguiar. Tony had the drive of 10 men, but it may have been his respect for people that propelled him the furthest. He only cared about your character; race and creed meant nothing to him. He was forceful in his ways and honest to a fault, but when he may have gone a little too far, Tony was the first to offer up an apology: people meant much more than his pride. His work ethic was extreme, but he also knew how to let loose and have a good time. His happiest place was probably down at his home in LBI though he had the opportunity to recently complete his dream home in Moorestown. He loved cars and you’d often see him tooling around in his Ferrari heading off to the gym: Tony was proud to show off his toned body. It wasn’t just from the gym; he cycled with the best of them, sometimes all the way down to LBI. He cooked a little of everything (the joy was doing it for others, especially the workers at his company) and he danced like no one was watching. He had a love of animals; always a few dogs around and his parrot knew some colorful phrases in two languages. Argo, Chanel, and Sammy have him in their heart.

He’d meet a pretty girl named Isabel on a bus trip to Montreal. The consummate salesman assumed the sale: he told her he’d marry her. She wasn’t so sure. Right as usual, they’d share a joyous, 40-year marriage blessed by a son, Daniel and his wife Ema. He is survived by his brother, Victor Santos, sister Fatima Bastos, and father Manuel Santos.

Come celebrate 59 great years Tuesday April 9, 8-10 a.m. at Resurrection Parish, St. Casimir Church, 502 New Jersey Ave, Riverside where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Cinnaminson.

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9 Comments

  1. Rosa Maria e Ernesto Silva says:

    As nossas sinceras condolencias a familia. Isabel e Danny estao nas noss oracoes, que encontrem a forca e coragem para a partida do Tony. Hoje continua a parecer mentira.
    Um abraco amigo Isabel.
    R.I.P. TONY.

  2. Millie Daverso says:

    Joe and Millie Daverso and family send their deepest condolences. Tony has such an exuberant soul, which will live on with our Heavenly Father forever. May he rest in His arms. Tony was a good one! We are blessed to have known him.

  3. Telmo Filipe Barbosa Fidalgo Rosa says:

    Hi had the pleasure of met this very nice couple and I’m gonna be thankful for the opportunity that they gave me in my bumpy beginning in USA… RIP Tony… Now enjoy your time with the Holy Father in Heaven and keep an eye on your family… my prayers are with them… Hugg

  4. Ema Santos says:

    Your memory will forever be a beacon of light in my heart Popa. Love and miss you so much already. 💔🕊️ Watch over us, you may have left our side but you will never leave our hearts.

  5. Diane Liszewski says:

    Dear Isabel and family,

    We are so very sorry for your loss. May memories of him be blessings at this difficult time and always.

    Diane and Stan Liszewski

  6. Ami says:

    Rest in peace Tony. It was an honor to have known you and may you continue watching over your family like you always have. The world will never be the same without you.

  7. cousins: Ricardo, Filomena e Matilde (Portugal) says:

    Our condolences to the entire family. May God grant the necessary strength to face this painful loss together.

  8. Maria Almeida says:

    My family and I met you in old York road I remember you and my brother riding bikes , you were such I funny young boy . I can’t believe you are gone you left a legacy of what an American dream really means .. perseverance dedication and helping others . REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND TONY . HEAVEN GAINED AN 😇 ANGEL 🕊️🙏🏻

  9. Rui Silva says:

    Enviamos os sentimentos á família pelo falecimento do seu ente querido.
    Rui Silva e família – Vale de Cambra(Valinho)