Frank Santini

Frank Santini IRON MOUNTAIN - Frank "Fluff" Santini, 74, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 200,5 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Iron Mountain, the son of Frank Santini Sr. and Marion (Kimichick) Santini. He married MaryAnn (Costa) on July 10, 1953, at Immaculate Conception Church. They resided in Iron Mountain full time until their retirement when they wintered in Casa Grande, Ariz. Frank "Fluff" Santini is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his son, Steve (Nancy) Santini; daughter, Paula (Albert), Santoni; mother, Marion (Kimichick) Santini; grandchildren, Jenna and Jason Santini, Mario and Anthony Santoni; a sister, Joyce Santini. He is also survived by many close nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Sr., and his brother, Marvin. Frank attended area schools and graduated from Iron Mountain High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean War. "Fluff" worked as a miner for 28 years, both underground in Ishpeming and surface mining at Groveland Mine for the Hanna Mining Co. He served as Dickinson County Mine Inspector since 1985, and because of his knowledge of mining was instrumental in fencing in many dangerous areas and shafts in the area. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish, American Legion, Paisano Club, and was active in the Democratic Party. He also was a former member of the Kiwanis Ski Club and worked hard on fund raising. "Fluff" enjoyed many hobbies including hunting, fishing, going to Camp Capestrano, gardening, wine-making and was an excellent wild game and "Italian" cook. He also enjoyed his poker nights. Frank had an intense love for his family, and watched over them with great pride. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home and 1 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church. Msgr. James Kaczmarek will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Honorary pallbearers will be: Mud Altobelli, Donald Mariucci, Bernard Querio, Ray Cerasoli, Ed Pilot, and Don Danielson. Pallbearers will be: Dennis Santini, Jason Plemel Santini, Mario Santoni, Anthony Santoni, Mike Altobelli and Tom Schorman. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed online to the family of Frank Santini at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Frank Santini

September 26, 1930 - August 16, 2005