Obituary Overview
In Loving Memory
José Varandas Santos, 73
José “Joe” Varandas Santos, 73, of Mississauga, Ontario, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his family and loved ones on Thursday, January 25, 2018.
Joe is survived by his son, Nelson C. Santos his wife Karen, his daughter Susy Santos her husband Sergio and his wife Teresa of 50 years; four grandchildren, Chelsea, Nathan, Mathew and Alyssa; his brothers Abel, Jack and Fernando and his sisters Maria, Irene and Inês and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Ana, brother Domingos, sisters Ana and Rosa.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 31st at St. Patrick’s Church, 921 Flagship Drive, Reverend John Facey, Pastor, will be officiating. Burial will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Mississauga. Friends may come from 2:00 until 4:00 pm or from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Tuesday at Scott Funeral Home, 420 Dundas Street, E. Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 1X5. Memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Those wishing to sign Joe’s guestbook may do so in person or via Scott’s Funeral Home web site – www.arbormemorial.ca/en/scott-mississauga/obituaries.
Joe was born March 5, 1944 in Mederios da Chã, Trás os Montes, Portugal to Abel and Ana Santos. After 18 years of building and establishing the family land, Joe joined the Army and headed to Africa where he lead a platoon in peace keeping missions for over 3 years. On January 27, 1968 he married Teresa Costa and shortly after both Joe and Teresa headed to Belleville, Canada. Joe was employed as Labor Foreman for Ellis-Don for over 35 years. As one of the leading Foremen in the City of Toronto, Joe was critical in building many major projects in the downtown core – Metro Center, The Chelsea Hotel, Sunny Brook Hospital, Princess Margret Hospital, 3 of the 4 TD buildings, and many more. Joe suffered the loss of his arm in December of 1988 due to an accident in the work force. As only Joe’s determination and loyalty could do, he was right back to work 6 months after his accident. He enjoyed working and retired many years after his accident. He was a great wine maker, gardener and loved to watch soccer (Porto FC) and watch hockey (he be-Leafed more than anyone.) Perhaps his most favourite thing to do over his last few years was spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jose Santos 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Mississauga, Province: Ontario
