Patricia Carol Santomo (Kress) passed away in her sleep just after dawn on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 84.

Pat was vivacious and deeply loved. Whether traveling locally to visit with friends or family,  taking a trip overseas with her sisters or grandchildren, or opening her home to host, she found joy in the people and experiences around her. She loved her family and made time to care for what was important to each of them. She especially adored her grandchildren, who brought immense happiness to her life. Many memories were created on trips with Gaga and the grandchildren to Branson, Cooperstown, Key Largo, and Europe and on travels with her ski group to some of the best ski destinations in the country.  At home, Pat was content to play board games like scrabble and gin rummy, Boggle, and cross-word puzzles and patiently taught others how to play along  unless she was about to lose.  But perhaps the most favorite game she played was War with her grandchildren.  Pat seldom lost her temper and she hardly ever raised her voice. Through her generous spirit, she provided opportunities to others that they may not have had.

She met the love of her life, Art, at Slippery Rock University while studying. Art's passion was baseball and football, though he chose a career in the hotel industry. Pat dedicated part of her life to teaching as a physical education teacher prior to becoming a stay at home mother. Her passion for movement and athletics began at a young age, participating in basketball and gymnastics. She also enjoyed dancing and cheerleading, carrying her energetic spirit and enthusiasm throughout her life.

Preceding her in death are her husband; Arthur Santomo Sr., her brother, Joseph J. Kress, her sister Kathryn K. Graham and her parents; Joseph and Margaret Kress.

Surviving her loss are her sons; Arthur (Missie) Santomo Jr., Steven (Lynn Singer) Santomo, siblings; Peggy Kress, Cindy (Bill) Safran, Glenn (Sheila) Kress, and Betty Kress, grandchildren; Alex Santomo, Ashley (Randy) Brann, Arthur (Abigail) Santomo III, and Ashton Santomo, and her great-grandchildren; James Randall (J.R.) Brann and Jovie Brann.

All friends are welcome to join us at a gathering to honor her on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Patrick T Lanigan Funeral Home, 700 Linden Ave. East Pittsburgh, PA 15112. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm – 7:30pm.

There will be a brief service at All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery Chapel on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am followed immediately by a lunch reception at Grandview Golf Course. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Patricia’s memory through either organization which were meaningful to Pat. The Sacred Heart House of Denver by clicking here or to Cincinnati Ballet’s “CB Moves for Parkinson’s” program by clicking here or by mail to Cincinnati Ballet, 1801 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202