Holland: Dennis F. Santelli, 62, of Marcy Rd., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16th, in the UMass  Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after a brief battle with Lymphoma.

He leaves his wife of 38 years, Tina M. (Biercuk) Santelli; his two children, Lauren Button and her husband Matthew of Woodstock, CT and Alec Santelli and his fiancé Julia Bartoletti of Worcester; his brother, Wayne A. Santelli and his wife JoAnn of Charlton; his sister, Diane M. Sarasin and her husband David of Dudley; his two granddaughters, Lillian Button and Vivian Button; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded by his sister, Sheila A. Santelli in 2021.  Dennis was born in Southbridge the son of the late Frank A. and Shirley A. (Luce) Santelli.

Dennis worked for Sodexo as a food service general manager at Nichols College in Dudley for 20 years.  He later worked for Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge and the Publick House Restaurant and Inn in Sturbridge.

Dennis loved cooking for his wife and family.  He loved travelling with his family.

Above all Dennis loved his family and cherished all the moments he spent with them.

His family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who took such wonderful care of Dennis.

They meant the world to him, and they couldn't have asked for better care for him.

Calling hours for Dennis will be held on Friday, Nov. 21st, from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a funeral service to follow in the funeral home at 7:00pm.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.