NUNZIO JOHN “N.J.” SANTARCANGELO

1949-2022

Nunzio John “N.J.” Santarcangelo, born January 5, 1949 in Houston, Texas to Rocco and Jeannette Santarcangelo, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Sugar Land, Texas.

N.J. was preceded in death by parents, Rocco and Jeannette. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; children, Michael and his wife, Melissa, Erin Clements and her husband, Michael, and Brad; grandchildren, Collin, Lilia, Anthony and Harper; sisters, Mary Ann Martel, Marietta, and Minnette; and countless other family and friends.

N.J. was a lifelong Houstonian, growing up in the St. Anne Catholic Community, graduating from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory (‘67) and Lamar University (‘71). N.J. returned to his high school alma mater shortly after completing his studies and committed his entire career there, exemplifying the school’s motto of being a “man for others.” During his tenure he served as the Chairman of the History Department, Director of Admissions, and finally as the Director of Development.

N.J. was an avid fisherman, always looking forward to his trips hunting speckled trout, flounder, and redfish with friends all along the

Gulf Coast in Texas. He was a devoted family man; deeply committed to his wife, children and grandchildren. N.J. never knew a stranger and was loved by all who were lucky enough to know him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 3100 Sweetwater Blvd, in Sugar Land, Texas. The Rite of Committal will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Park Westheimer cemetery in Houston, Texas. Friends are invited to drop in at the family’s home between 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for a reception to raise a glass, share a memory and celebrate N.J.’s life.

The family requests that those wishing to express their sympathy consider a donation in memory of N.J. to either Strake Jesuit College Preparatory or to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.

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