Edward Manuel Santos
January 14, 1926 ~ April 17, 2017
Resided in:
Fremont, CA
Edward 'Fast Eddie' Santos passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2017, at the age of 91.Born on January 14, 1926, Eddie was 1 of 9 children born to Williametta and Antone Santos. He is survived by his sister, Mary Scott of Fremont, CA.
As his parents before him, Eddie was born in Mission San Jose, CA. He lived his whole life less than a mile from the house he was born in. He married Betty Lou Bramwell in 1950 they were married 32 years until her death in 1982. They had three sons, Mark, Guy (1993) and Todd of Fremont, CA.
Eddie retired after 45 years of service at the Leslie Salt Company. He married Margery Waits in 1984. They traveled the world together, until her death in 2008.
He had a lifelong passion for horse racing. He created his own system for betting. Often you could find him at the Off Track Betting in Pleasanton.
There will be a Celebration of Life, April 25, 2017 at 2:00 PM held at Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.
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Eddie: We shared many found memories over the years. We may not had been wealthy as a farmers family, but we had a lot to be thankful for. I know you are in peace. Now I stand as the last of the family to keep our memories alive.
Very sorry for your loss, Mark and Todd. We were all so lucky to be a part of the wonderful Santos family. There were so many good times. The noise level in Grandma and Grandpa Santos’ kitchen every Christmas was beyond belief, as was the fun. Eddie was a part of an extraordinarily close and vibrant family, and I know how much you will miss him.
He was a wonderful dad to his children and his stepchildren, Caroline Mesman, Mark Sollitt, Scott Sollitt, and Paul Sollitt. He was a true grandpa to his step-grandchildren and will be remembered as a grandfather whom had a great sense of humor and was ever present in their lives. He was a great listener and was able to see the truth. He made our mother, Margery Santos, happier than we had ever seen her. We are grateful for that. We really considered him as our dad.
He loved us and had a great fondness for his grandson, Neil, and always spoke of him.
His family was a part of the old, historical Mission San Jose before it became incorporated as part of Fremont. He will live in our hearts.
I am the oldest son of Eddie’s second wife, Margery Sollitt-Waits. My I met Eddie around 1981. He was a widower and my mother was divorced. Eddie and my wife, Esther, were both avid tennis players. Most of the time Eddie could beat her. My mother and I would sit, visit, and we would all laugh because Eddie and Esther were having so much friend. This is just one example of the great amount of live that Eddie brought to our family. Eddie made my mother very happy. Eddie was dedicated to her. My mother came down with Alzheimer’s related illness in 1978 and Eddie visited my mother seven days a week for three years until she finally died. He was a very special, loyal, loving, dedicated person. I considered him more of a father figure to me than just being a stepfather. I hope that he and my mother are together again. Their marriage was much like the movie “The Notebook.” God Bless you Eddie. I will love and think about you every day of my life. Mark Sollitt
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I am the oldest son of Eddie’s second wife, Margery Sollitt-Waits. My wife and I met Eddie around 1981. He was a widower and my mother was divorcee. Both of them were lonesome, but still were very postive pepole. They hit it off immediately. Eddie and my wife, Esther, were both avid tennis players. Most of the time Eddie could beat Esther when they played tennis. My mother and I would sit, visit, while we watched Eddie and Esther play tennis. We would all laugh because Eddie and Esther were having so much fun. This is just one example of the great amount of love and fun, and positive experienes that Eddie that Eddie brought to our family. Eddie made my mother very happy. Eddie was dedicated to her. My mother came down with Alzheimer’s related illness in 1978 and Eddie visited my mother at her care home facility seven- days a week for three years until she finally passed away. He was a very special, loyal, loving, dedicated person. He continued to give our family much love and attention for the next ten years. He did this despite his health problems later in his life. I considered Eddie more of a father figure-acutally he was a much better father figure to me than my biological father- to me than just a stepfather. I hope that Eddie and my mother are together again. Their marriage was much like the movie “The Notebook.” God Bless you Eddie. I will love and think about you every day of my life. You were so good to all of us. Much love, Eddie. You will be missed.
Well you were the best great uncle to me I will miss the funny times and talks we had thank you for all the love you have given to me and my kids have a great time at the track you get to see them all now
Mark & Todd, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I loved listening to Uncle Eddies stories and his travel adventures!! He will truly be missed and he will always be loved and put a smile on my face when I think of great conversations we had. I will see you soon Mark and Todd. Pam Baer AKA. Albert
I inadvertently omitted one of my brothers. Eddie was a fun and loving dad to his stepchildren, Caroline Mesman, Mark Sollitt, Kevin Sollitt and Paul Sollitt. He was so much fun and still cracking jokes right until the end. He loved to tell some great jokes to my husband, Wim Mesman. His life with our mother was joyful, full of life. I would pick them up at the airport and hear all the wonderful things they saw on their many travels. He was a great dad.
Mark and Todd,
Pete and I are so sorry for your loss. We have a lot of great memories with our huge crazy family. Uncle Eddie always said it how it was. Loved that about him. We will miss him. Love you guys!!