Santino Genovese

 Genovese, Santino (Sam), 94, of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away last Sunday, July 24^th, 2011.  Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Orazio and Michelle Genovese, his brother Frank, and his sisters Marie Pannitti and Sister Carmela Genovese. .He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Margaret Genovese, whom he married on June 25^th, 1939, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, in the Bronx, NY. Sam worked as a dress cutter, in the New York City for years and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Union.  They spent the majority of their lives together building a strong foundation of love and family, in Bronx, NY, until they moved down here to Palm Harbor, FL, just 7 years ago to enjoy their golden years. In addition to his lovely wife Margaret, he is survived by his son, Robert (Patricia) Genovese, of Naples, FL ; daughter,Patricia Tedeschi of Fort Worth, TX; and  Charles (Carol) Genovese of Tarpon Springs; his ten grandchildren;  and his loving fourteen  Great Grandchildren. 
Santino, was a lover of life, a loved family patriarch and had talent for music, from his earliest years. He was blessed with an extraordinary gift and passion for music and was a member of Local 802 Musicians Union . Santino, played the trumpet  and he blew that horn with all he had and he wasn’t just average, he was exceptional at making sounds of music, via his powerful lungs and artistry.  He performed with notable musicians in the Bronx, all over New York, and throughout New Jersey, as well.  While growing up in Bronx, New York, Santino played for multiple bands, most notably, The Five Shades of Blue, for many years.  He was the principal performer for multiple weddings, parties, and family gatherings, during the golden age big band music.  Santino, had a loving and kind heart, and was a man of faith. We are thankful for being blessed to have known him, loved him and he shared his music with all the people who came into his life.
Although, Santino lived an extremely long and blessed life, it was a short and sudden illness that took him to the heavens.  Up amongst the angles, this talented trumpeter will continue to blow his horn, while sharing his kindness, classic sense of humor, and passion for music for all those who have preceded him. He will be missed but will be kept alive through his music and loving memories he shared with his large family.  The world is a much classier place to have had 94 years with Santino (Sam) Genovese that is for sure!! 
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27 from 5-8 p.m.  at Trinity Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Burial will follow at North Meadowlawn Cemetery.