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Santo Farina Obituary

Santo Farina, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away June 5, 2025, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Terry (Weaver) Farina. Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Samuel and Helen Farina. He was employed as a computer draftsman at several local companies until retiring from Foster Wheeler. Santo was a Phillipsburg High School wrestler and football player, enshrined in their Hall of Fame for both sports. After a stellar high school wrestling career, he received a wrestling scholarship to the University of Maryland. His love for the sport lives on through watching his grandson's matches. He was a member of Fritz Memorial United Methodist Church, Bethlehem. In addition to his love of sports he was an avid fisherman. Surviving with his wife Terry, are three sons, Brian, and his wife Lisa in Gainesville, Florida, Samuel, and his wife Jennifer of Palmer Township, and Daniel, and his wife Whitney of Bath; a step-daughter, Jillian Super, and her husband Gregory of Drexel Hill; three sisters, Nina Ruschman and Rosemary Hann, both of Easton and Ida Farina of Bath; and seven grandchildren. In accordance with Santo's wishes there will be no services. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Santo Farina, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jun. 12, 2025.

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Margaret Todaro Beach

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