Santo Biaggio Listro

Santo B. Listro of Estero FL passed away on May 1, 2023, at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs FL. Santo was born in New Haven CT on February 7, 1935, the second son of Sebastian (Sam) and Mary Listro. Santo went to St. Mary’s High School in New Haven on an athletic scholarship for his freshman year and then transferred to Hillhouse High School. At Hillhouse, he was a star quarterback and captain of the football team. He was awarded a full athletic football scholarship to Boston College. He suffered a career-ending shoulder injury his freshman year, but his scholarship continued and he graduated with a degree in accounting. He continued his studies and obtained an EMBA from the University of New Haven. Santo spent most of his working career at United Nuclear Corporation. He retired in 1992. Santo started working at a very early age in his grandmother’s grocery store. This experience was a valuable lesson for Santo teaching him about human nature and sharpening his financial acumen. He was a man full of life, kind, and compassionate. He enjoyed listening to Frank Sinatra especially “New York New York”. He had a wittiness that was uncanny and he could make anyone laugh. He loved his family and friends very deeply. Santo was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline Czarkosky, daughter, Karen Huff, grandson, Matthew Huff, brothers Salvatore and John Listro, and step-grandson, David Darling. Santo moved to Florida in 1999 with his wife Maureen. They settled in Estero in the Stoneybrook community. Santo and Maureen traveled the world. His favorite trips were to Egypt, Israel, and China. He leaves behind his wife Maureen Darling Listro, daughters Lisa Bertuglia, Lori Garrison, Paula Listro, and Sandra Confoy, stepsons Peter and Andrew Darling, ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two step-grandsons, brother Richard Listro, sisters Marie Aquavita and Carol Maher, and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Light Catholic Community 19680 Cypress View Dr., Fort Myers FL 33967. Burial will follow in the Memorial Garden. To leave a condolence or share a story please go to www.shikanyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a contribution to Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, 27200 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Santo Biaggio Listro

February 7, 1935 - May 1, 2023