Timeline for Avelino AL Santos Jr.
Born: January 20, 1923
Died: February 18, 2009
Avelino Al Santos Jr. The Trumpet Player 86 of Ludlow died Wednesday evening February 18 in a Wilbraham nursing home. Born in Chaves Portugal on January 20, 1923 he was son of the late Aurea (Rocha) and Avelino Santos Sr. with his parents he came to the United States at 21 months of age. Educated in local schools he was a graduate of Springfield Trade School he proudly served his country during WW II as a Technician Fifth Grade serving in the Army of the United States in the Attached Band Special Troops of the 94th Infantry Division. He retired as a machinist polisher for Hoover Universal of East Longmeadow with many years of service. He was a member of Musicians Local 171 of Springfield, and his passion was the trumpet. A noted musician and composer, he loved to entertain, he played with the Larry Chesky Orchestra, and led the AL Santos Orchestra he also played in numerous Memorial Day Parades in the Town of Ludlow with various marching bands. He is survived by his loving wife of over 38 years, Marilyn (Duggan) Santos, their daughter Allison Santos Martins and her husband Sergio of Ludlow, his son Rick Santos and his wife Annmarie of Ludlow, his daughters Lola Rex and her husband Dennis of Belchertown, Darlene Swisczc and her husband Louis of Chicopee a step son Steven Crowell Sr and his wife Dawn of Springfield. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa and Brandon Martins, Tiffany and Ricky Santos, Steven, Cody, and Matthew Crowell, and Patrick Rex. Al is also survived by his faithful cainine companion Alex. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
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Marilyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Al will be missed. I will forever think of Al when I see a packet of equal. Holly Sullivan
Aunty Mal, So sorry to hear about Uncle Al and sorry that we can't be with you. I'm thinking of you and for you to get better as well. Much love, Donna
Aunty Mal, So sorry to hear about Uncle Al and sorry that we can't be with you. I'm thinking of you and for you to get better as well. Much love, Donna
Marilyn, I have so many good memories of you and Al when we traveled with the Larry Chesky Orchestra. Please accept my sympathy in your loss. Carl Hoynoski
Auntie Marilyn, What can you can about a guy that put a smile on everyones face. I have so many memories of Uncle Al ~ When I was a little girl, we had the family gatherings at the club and he made sure all us little girls had shirley temples. Also the New Years Eve parties and him at midnight outside blowing off his trumpet! He is with Grammy Marge now and she'll watch over him. Well, I could be wrong, she's most likely chasing him around. Just to know they are together and watching over us - puts me at piece! I love you so much and your a huge part of my life. Much Love - Your Niece Debbie
Auntie Marilyn, What can you can about a guy that put a smile on everyones face. I have so many memories of Uncle Al ~ When I was a little girl, we had the family gatherings at the club and he made sure all us little girls had shirley temples. Also the New Years Eve parties and him at midnight outside blowing off his trumpet! He is with Grammy Marge now and she'll watch over him. Well, I could be wrong, she's most likely chasing him around. Just to know they are together and watching over us - puts me at piece! I love you so much and your a huge part of my life. Much Love - Your Niece Debbie
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be Monday February 23 with family and friends gathering at 9 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home 64 Sewall St. Ludlow followed by a 10 AM Liturgy of Christian Burial in Saint John the Baptist Church at 10 AM Msgr. Homer P. Gosselin will preside. Rites of Committal with Military honors will follow in Island Pond Cemetery.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Marilyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Al will be missed. I will forever think of Al when I see a packet of equal. Holly Sullivan
Aunty Mal, So sorry to hear about Uncle Al and sorry that we can't be with you. I'm thinking of you and for you to get better as well. Much love, Donna
Aunty Mal, So sorry to hear about Uncle Al and sorry that we can't be with you. I'm thinking of you and for you to get better as well. Much love, Donna
Marilyn, I have so many good memories of you and Al when we traveled with the Larry Chesky Orchestra. Please accept my sympathy in your loss. Carl Hoynoski
Auntie Marilyn, What can you can about a guy that put a smile on everyones face. I have so many memories of Uncle Al ~ When I was a little girl, we had the family gatherings at the club and he made sure all us little girls had shirley temples. Also the New Years Eve parties and him at midnight outside blowing off his trumpet! He is with Grammy Marge now and she'll watch over him. Well, I could be wrong, she's most likely chasing him around. Just to know they are together and watching over us - puts me at piece! I love you so much and your a huge part of my life. Much Love - Your Niece Debbie
Auntie Marilyn, What can you can about a guy that put a smile on everyones face. I have so many memories of Uncle Al ~ When I was a little girl, we had the family gatherings at the club and he made sure all us little girls had shirley temples. Also the New Years Eve parties and him at midnight outside blowing off his trumpet! He is with Grammy Marge now and she'll watch over him. Well, I could be wrong, she's most likely chasing him around. Just to know they are together and watching over us - puts me at piece! I love you so much and your a huge part of my life. Much Love - Your Niece Debbie
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.