Obituary of Frank J. Santarpia

Frank Joseph Santarpia, 42, of Great Kills, died peacefully at 3:20 pm on December 31, 2018 at the Addeo Hospice Residence, surrounded by his family. He is the beloved husband of Nicole Scianna Santarpia, and the loving father of Emma Jean, age 9, and Aria Rachel, age 5. He is the cherished son of Frank and Jean-Marie Santarpia, brother of John Paul Santarpia and Johanna Marie Santarpia, brother-in-law of Carolyn Gibbons Santarpia and Jessica and Bobby Cresci, and son-in-law of Anna Scianna. Frank is the loving uncle of Sadie Marie, Lyla Rose and Mackenzie. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island, Frank graduated Monsignor Farrell High School, Rutgers University and Brooklyn Law School. In 2001, he was hired as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, eventually becoming the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Domestic Violence unit. Frank loved music, cooking, his job, and the New York Mets. He treasured simply hanging out, dining out and traveling with family and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clare's Church at 12:15 pm on Friday, January 4th. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Family and friends will be received at the Matthew Funeral Home, 2508 Victory Boulevard, on Wednesday evening, January 2nd, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and Thursday, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Addeo Hospice Residence. For details, please contact (718) 226-6450.