Raphael (Ray) Santagata, 92, of Etowah, Tennessee and formerly of Knoxville, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.
He was born in New York City, was a WWII Veteran, a member of the Army Air Corp having fought in the battle of Iwo Jima, and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Mr. Santagata was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Victoria.
Survivors include his son Randy Santagata of Knoxville; step-daughter Lola Preston; step-son Matthew Peck, both of North Carolina; brother John Santagata of New York; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday, April 30, from 5-7 p.m. at the Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Center Chapel in Etowah.
A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.