Anthony "Tony" Santanna, 41, of Luzerne, PA, died Friday, September 27, 2024 from injuries sustained on a construction site accident in Hanover Township, PA.

Born September 4, 1983 in Binghamton, NY, he is the son of John Santanna of Childs, PA, and the late Patricia Dietrickson Cowan.

While attending Oxford High School Tony was a gifted athlete in football and wrestling. He also held a New York State wrestling title.

He is survived by two children: Isaiah and Ayleah Nolan; six siblings: Jennifer Collura of Archbald, PA, Misty Savage of Archbald, PA, Maria Wakefield of Oxford, NY, John Santanna of Childs, PA, Zachary Santanna of Scranton, PA, and Destiny Santanna of San Francisco, CA; his paternal grandmother: Jean Tusko of Eynon, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two siblings: Matthew Lott and Jennifer Santanna; and his step-mother: Cheryl Ann Adamski-Santanna.

The funeral was held Monday, October 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. from the Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 89 Farview Street, Carbondale, PA, with a blessing service conducted by Rev. Seth D. Wasnock, pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Carbondale, PA. Cremation followed and interment was held at Sandy Banks Cemetery, Greenfield Township, PA.

Viewing hours were held Monday, October 7, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.