Joseph L. Santoro Jr., 75, of Barnhart died Jan. 2, 2026. Mr. Santoro was a repairman for Chrysler. Born June 3, 1950, in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of the late Jean M. (Hebert) and Joseph L. Santoro Sr.
He is survived by three children: Michael (Mary) Santoro of Festus, Daniel (Chelsey) Santoro of De Soto and Samuel (Jennifer) Santoro of Barnhart; six grandchildren: Ashlyn, Mikey, Charlea, Rylee, Ella and Gianna; six siblings: Willie Santoro, Bob Witcher, Frank Santoro, Paula Cashman, Sally Newman and Robert Santoro; four nieces and nephews: Megin Santoro, Nick Santoro, Zach Santoro and Chelsea Santoro; his former wife: June Santoro; and many other family members and friends.
Visitation is scheduled from 2 p.m. until a memorial service at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, in St. Louis County. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis South County Chapel.