Joan Santos Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joan Santos, age 59, of St. Augustine, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2020. Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Long Island, New York. At the age of 17, she married her friend, longtime neighbor, and sweetheart, Kevin Santos. Together they raised a family of four children while Joan managed the family bar with her father, Daniel Marcello for many years. “The Fiddler” is where she made many lifelong friends with stories and memories that will last an eternity. Later on, Joan became a school bus driver for the Suffolk County New York School District. In 2003 Joan moved with her family to St. Augustine where she continued to work as a bus driver for the St. Johns County School Board. Joan could best be described as “Loving”, “Strong”, “Opinionated” and “a good listener”. To Joan, family was the most important thing in life. She most enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for them. She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Kevin J. Santos of St. Augustine; a daughter, Michelle Ricketts and her husband Alex of St. Augustine; sons, Kevin J. Santos, Jr. and his wife Kristin of Jacksonville, Kenneth Santos and his wife Kelly of Jacksonville, Justin Santos and his wife April of Jacksonville; and grandchildren, Jaden, Camdyn, Connor, Kaylie, and Kenny. Private services will be held for Family and close friends on November 20, 2020. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joan Santos

July 10, 1961 - October 4, 2020