SANTO ROGER R

CW2 Roger R. Santo was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/27/2017 at the age of 77.9
Rochester, WA
Flight Class 69-27
Date of Birth 04/19/1939
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 334 AWC in 70-71, B/229 AVN in 71
Call sign in Vietnam GUNRUNNER
This information was provided by Bryan Santo (Grandson)

More detail on this person: Retired CW2 Roger Raymond Santo passed away March 27, 2017 at 10:24pm in Rochester, Washington. He was born April 19, 1939 to Bernard and Alyce Santo, in Browns Valley, Minnesota.

Roger was in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1975, retired W2 from Fort Lewis Washington. Served the last 4 years in Fort Lewis, Washington as a Dustoff Helicopter Pilot.

He attended South Puget Sound Community College, 2 years earning Associate in Civil Engineering Technology. Worked for WSDOT. Olympic Region, Materials Lab for 22.5 years.

He is survived by his wife Sherry Santo of Rochester, sister Rita of Portland Oregon, two sons, four grandsons, 4 step children, and numerous great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister Judith, and parents Bernard and Alyce Santo.

From: Sherry Santo (Wife) and Bryan Santo (Grandson)

This information was last updated 03/29/2017

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