Birth date: Jan 14, 1928 Death date: Mar 28, 2018
Margaret A. Santos Sunrise January 14, 1928 - Sunset March 28, 2018 Margaret A. Santos was born and raised in New York City to Vicente & Margo Troche. She attended P.S. 101 Elementary School, Washington Irving H.S. and went onto Read Obituary
Margaret, my mother in law, lived a great life with a great family and accomplished many good things. All I can say is --Well done-- We can only hope we do as well.
She will be missed by all that loved her. I'm sure we all celebrate her life.
Wilton Castro
I’m trying really hard not be sad for my mother. She had a great, long comfortable life, a husband, kids and family and friends who loved her, good health and a nice home. She was able to enjoy the best of what life has to offer.
She was always well intentioned and aware of who needed what, and if there was something that she could do to make it happen, well she was there for you!
My mother was an extremely hard worker and had the highest moral and ethical standards. She did everything and anything that needed to be done, no matter how tedious, onerous, difficult or unpleasant - and perfection was her goal! I know how hard it was to keep a family going, a full time job and go to night school - but she did it - and after years of hard work, she finally got her college degree at age 53!
My mother was a master creator! She made most of my childhood clothes, she was a great cook and she made beautiful, creative and award winning art. She loved learning new crafts and sharing what she knew with others. She was well read, educated and traveled.
A coupled years ago, when she was in her late 80’s we went on a Caribbean cruise together. Margaret and Joe would hit the gym before breakfast, and close down the disco at night! As soon as the band began to play, they were out there on the dance floor, and she was the envy of many who had lost their mobility years earlier. Who knew she could do the “YMCA” dance??!! She never missed a bingo game either.
So in summary, my mothers life would be the envy of many. Let us celebrate her! She was able to make a difference in many people’s lives, she definitely made a difference my life. Where would I be without her?
We can be sure that she is in peace and not suffering anymore. So I say thank you for everything and farewell to a great person. She will always be remembered.
Mom, although I knew this day would ultimately occur there is no way I can say I was fully prepared for this moment.
How can I ever thank you now for all the goodness that you bought to my life?
Not a day will pass where you will not be in my thoughts. Rest easy mom, your work here is over for now. I’ll look forward to the day when I can see and hug you once again.
Regarding my wife of 67 years....It’s one thing to be different. It’s another to make a difference. Margaret made that difference in the lives of the many she encountered however brief.
If you happen to have had a long-term relationship, well, you were that much more fortunate. Margaret was genuine, the real deal, a native New Yorker who possessed a kind, understanding and generous heart always ready to share her gift of hospitality. She had a keen fondness for comedy and often saw the humor in a situation before anyone else did. How she loved to laugh. How she loved people. To know her was to love he. She was a real blessing.
I loved her to the moon and back! I will miss her deeply.
Joe Santos
