Rev. Dr. Raymond Santos
August 30, 1947 ~ September 6, 2020
Born in:
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Resided in:
Ridge, New York
Rev. Dr. Raymond Santos passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 6 surrounded by his family after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born on August 30, 1947 in San Juan, Puerto Rico and predeceased in death by his parents Eduardo Santos and Luz Maria Sepulveda.
Raymond is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-four years Monserrate Maysonet-Santos. Beloved father to three daughters and their spouses: Rev. Wanda (Rev. René Pérez), Elizabeth (Rev. Dr. Christopher Fisher) and Sarah (Javier Camacho). He was the devoted grandfather to and adored by Kayla (Nathaniel Kilmonis), Luke, Isaias, Mercy, Ezekiel, Kassandra, Raquel, Andres and Eva. Faithful brother to Eduardo, Miguel, Rev. Rosa, Rafaela, Victor (Deceased), Carmelo, Juan, Carlos and Jose.
He was a retired Elder of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church where he served three congregations over thirty years. El Redentor Evangelical Church [1980-1984], El Redentor United Methodist, [1984-1988] in the Bronx, Hempstead Spanish United Methodist Church [1988-1997] in Long Island and First Spanish United Methodist Church [1997-2011] in Manhattan. He taught math in the New York City public school system prior to serving as clergy. He volunteered as a chaplain for the American Red Cross at ground zero in September 2001.
Raymond leaves a long legacy of selfless service, devotion to family and a wonderful sense of humor.
The family asks for any donations to go to The Assistance Fund, Inc. (Parkinson’s Copay Assistance Program) or The Lewy Body Dementia Association [LBDA] in memory of Raymond Santos.
Services
Services - Private for family only: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Interment - open to all who wish to attend: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 1:30 pm
Pinelawn Memorial Park
2030 Wellwood Avenue
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Raymond Santos 's name.
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Thank you.
Kayla, I so sorry for your loss. May your grandpa rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
On behalf of our family. Thank you.
Siempre te llevo en mi corazón. Eres especial para mí. Tus recuerdos están vivos en mi memoria. Te amaré siempre.
On behalf of our family. Thank you.
On behalf of our family. Thank you.
Rev. Rosa Santos
Gracias.
Rosa María Díaz Santos
Gracias.
Benjamín Díaz Piñeiro
Marisol Díaz Santos
Quédense quietos, reconozcan que yo soy Dios. ¡Yo seré exaltado entre las naciones! ¡Yo seré enaltecido en la tierra!
El Señor Todopoderoso está con nosotros; nuestro refugio es el Dios de Jacob.”
Que Dios fortalezca sus corazones durante este tiempo y que el amor del Pastor Santos vivan es sus corazones para siempre.
De parte de la familia, mucha gracias.
Estad quietos, y conoced que yo soy Dios; seré exaltado entre las naciones; enaltecido seré en la tierra.
Jehová de los ejércitos está con nosotros; nuestro refugio es el Dios de Jacob.”
Lo sentimos mucho por su pérdida, que sus corazones siempre estén llenos de los buenos momentos que pasaron juntos con El Pastor.
Estad quietos, y conoced que yo soy Dios; seré exaltado entre las naciones; enaltecido seré en la tierra.
Jehová de los ejércitos está con nosotros; nuestro refugio es el Dios de Jacob.”
Lo sentimos mucho por su perdida grande, ojalá que las memorias de los buenos momentos les traigan fortaleza durante este tiempo difícil.
Rosa María Díaz Santos y fam.
Tío de mi corazón te doy gracias por tus enseñanzas, consejos, tu amor y por siempre recibirnos en tu casa. Te amo. Nos veremos en las Bodas del Cordero.
Amen. Gracias.
I man of excellence! You are truly loved! Carolyn & Cordero Family
He will be missed. Thank you,
Raymond: Fuistes bien especial para mi. Jamas podria olvidarte. Dejaste muchos recuerdos en mi corazon. Sabes Raymond tu fe era una muestra del amor de Dios. Estando a tu lado me ensenaste a confiar en Dios en todos mis problemas que fueron muchos. Gracias de todo corazon, por tu amor tan grande y tan maravilloso…
Carolyn y la familia Cordero
Minerva Moreno Sepúlveda
Me siento muy triste por la pérdida de mi querido primo
Raymond, pero me consuela. Mis más sentidas condolencias a toda la familia, estaré orando a Dios para que les ayude a soportar tan gran pérdida. Los amo mucho.
Gracias. Así es. Amén.
It is said as a twig is bent thus grows the tree. Reverend Santos must have worked extra hard bending his family tree’s twigs. What a wonderful family!
And thus a wonderful man – teacher – preacher. And now he walks with His Lord.
On behalf of the family. Thank you,
Rafaela Santos Sepulveda, Rosa L. Cubano Santos, Maite Mendez,Pastor Ahiezer Mendez & kids( :Jonathan D. Mendez,Elisa D. Mendez , Isabelle Mendez
Juan Santos- Sepulveda
‘Ruben Henriquez ( caregiver)
Que en paz descanse!! El cielo ganó otro ángel. Mucha fortaleza para toda la familia. Siempre te recordaremos con mucho cariño. Vuela alto tío querido. Tus sobrinos: Rosa Luz y José ( fam. Mendoza- Cubano
Amen. Gracias. Les amamos.
Leslie, Roció, Grecia, Cèsar y Tita
Amen. Gracias, Tita.
Amado Hermano; me duele no haberte visto en persona y despedirme de ti. Hubiera sido una bendicion para mi haberte dado un beso y un abrazo. Espero que estes mucho mejor y libre de tus dolores y quebranto. Gracias por haber sido una persona tan bondadosa conmigo siempre. Espero verte Pronto. Hasta luego, Hermano amado.
Gracias tío. Nos encantaba oírlos reírse con tanto gusto cuando hablaban.
Mi Hermano; es diferente a mi. Mi hermano se, que es mejor que yo. Es todo bondad, es todo dulzura. Sus ojos se nublan si me ve llorar. Mi hermano va, siempre junto a mi. Y cuando la paz, termina en mi vida. El hace que ria, que olvide mi mal. Mi hermano, mi hermano, mi hermano, se, se que es mejor que yo. Te amo Pastor Querido. Gracias Por Todo.
Querido hermano siempre te llevaré en mi corazón y te recordaré.
Te extrañaremos pero con la seguridad de que le serviste al Señor que ahora te acogió en su seno. Hasta siempre.
Papi los amo muchísimo. Gracias.
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rev. Raymond Santos. I extend my deepest condolences to the immediate and extended members of the Santos family. I pray that our God, who is the God of all comfort, impart to all of you a peace that surpasses all understanding. May you find comfort in knowing that Rev. Santos fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. Now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness. For to live is Christ but to die is gain. To God be all the glory forever and ever. Amen!
Muchas gracias. Amén.
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rev. Raymond Santos. On behalf of myself, my husband John C. Rivera and mother, Carmen Quintana, I extend our deepest condolences to the immediate and extended members of the Santos family. I pray that our God, who is the God of all comfort, impart to all of you a peace that surpasses all understanding. May you find comfort in knowing that Rev. Santos fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. Now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness. For to live is Christ but to die is gain. To God be all the glory forever and ever. Amen!
Me siento muy triste por la partida de este mundo de mi querido primo Raymond, pero me consuela saber que
ahora está en un mejor lugar junto a nuestro Señor.
Mis más sentidas condolencias a toda la familia, estaré orando a Dios para que los ayude a soportar tan gran pérdida. Los amo.
Así es. Amén. Gracias.
Holding you in prayer as you mourn your lose, celebrate the wonderful memories you share and remember that you will see him again someday.
On behalf of our family. Thank you.
R.i.p..
Thank you.
Keeping ur family in our prayers 🙏 ❤
We are so very sorry for your loss and will continue to lift up your entire family in prayer. Thanks be to God for his tender mercies. Raymond is now home in the arms of Jesus and pain free. We shall see him again soon and very soon.
Much love and hugs you all from the Perry family.
Dear Garnet & Joan- Thank you.
Though I did not meet Rev. Dr. Santos in life, I honor him today as a colleague in ministry as well as the father of an amazing pastor who loved him dearly. Thank you for your compassion, love, and grace serving as a pastor and as father (and father-in-law). Well done, good and faithful servant. My prayers go to the family as you remember his life with tears, laughter, stories, and memories.
Thank you, David.
El Pastor Raymond Santos fue un Padre Espiritual para nuestra familia, un ser humano con amor, compasión y entrega al servicio de DIOS a su familia y a la Comunidad. Su vida fue un ejemplo y testimonio para todos los que lo conocimos. Damos gracias a DIOS por pertenecer a la familia Santos. Oramos para que DIOS consuele y fortalezca a nuestra querida Hna Monsita, Sarah, Elizabeth, Wanda, sus esposos, nietos y demás familia. Su legado permanece en nuestros corazones. Salmo 116: 15 Estimada es a los ojos de Jehová, la muerte de sus santos.
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Cesar Martinez
On behalf of First United Methodist Church in Stoughton MA I send the deepest condolences. It is a great gift to have had such a father but also a tremendous loss at such a young age.
Rev. Roberta L. Williams
Thank you both and may God bless you and your family.
Love,
Javier and family
We extend our deepest condolences to the Santos family. Daniel had the gift of being baptized by Rev. Raymond Santos. And in the past few years, Ana had the gift of getting to know Pastor Santos and understanding the immense positive impact he had on the Camacho family and countless other people. Pastor Santos was a true servant of God and of the wider community. May he rest in the presence of God and may his legacy live on our lives.
Thank you Susan and Mackenzie.
May God bless you and your family.
Love,
Javier Camacho
The Pastor was a blessing to many people. I pray for the whole family that God will give them peace. Hugs and kisses for Monseta.
this is a hard time for the family, but you are going to see him again in heaven, as Paul says, Php 1:21 “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” I am sure that he got an “A+” in his graduation. He finished his career, it is up to us now to finish our in the same way that he finished his. God give you strength today and always. Blessings!!
Familia Santos, my family and I are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and we are here for you.
You’re In My Thoughts & Prayers
Siempre te recordaremos con mucho amor,
Bruny y Familia
Jenny Hernandez
Jose Hernandez
Laileni Hernandez
Joseph Hernandez
May God bless to the Family Santos in this moment. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Praying that God’s love enfolds you and comforts you through this moment.
Thank you, Maria.
Que Dios lo tenga en la Gloria junto a Él. Fortaleza para toda la familia. Carlos, cuídate mucho. Mis condolencia para toda tú familia.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
So sorry, my deepest sympathy to all of you
Dear Sarah, Javier and family- We know you have been devoting many hours to help care for your Father, Rev. Santos. We want you to know that we know how you feel and that we are here for you during this difficult time. You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers. We do remember him from years ago at Annual Conference as well. May God’s love embrace you and bring you peace.
My deepest condolences to everyone in the family. Praying that God continues to comfort you during this difficult time. Pastor Santos was such a blessing to our family. He was a man of great faith. He lived a life full of purpose and service to others. His legacy will live on forever.
No existen palabras para expresar la gran pena que nos produce tu partida, lo que sí aseguramos es que hoy descansas en un lugar muy especial donde no hay sufrimiento sino gozo y alegría. DEPkkm
Pastor Wanda & family – We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad (and Grandfather). We are holding your entire family close in our thoughts and praying that you find the comfort and peace you need at this difficult time. Although we never had the pleasure of knowing Raymond personally, we felt his presence within the sermons you conveyed and in the way your family often spoke of him. We wish you all love and strength as you remember the life of such a special person. With our deepest sympathies – Donna, Scott, & Ellie Kondracki
Thank you for your post Donna. Much love to you,
Willy Sepulveda Santos
We Fishers are all the more blessed and better people for knowing this gentle man and being a part of Raymond’s family. “Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine…” – “Let eternal light shine upon [him], Lord…”
My deepest sympathy to your family
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know he was a very special man in your life.
Peace be with you all
Lisi and Family,
Holding you in prayer as you mourn your loss, celebrate the wonderful memories you share, and know he is with our Lord until the day you will see him again.
El hombre integral satisfaction del altissimo
El hombre integral satisfaction del Altisimo
Rest in eternal glory – in the room Christ has prepared for you in His Father’s house.
Our prayers go out to you and your family. May God keep you in his hands.
Carmelo Diaz Carmelon.diaz@gmail.com
My deepest love and sympathy to Wanda, Rene and the family as they are comforted, strengthened and as God gives their dad eternal rest!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love, Carolyn Adams, Laura LeBreton and Jonathan LeBreton
Oxford OUMC
Dear Monsita:
My deepest condolences. He was a special person in my life. I hope you get this message because I am
interested in buy the book Pastor Santos had published in Mexico. Could you send me this information?
Thanks!