Obituary for Santo V. Farro

Santo V. Farro passed away peacefully at home on December 5th, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 93 years old.

He was born and raised in Swedesboro, NJ, the youngest child of the late Carmelo and Josephine Farro. A proud graduate of Swedesboro High School's Class of 1950, he played football throughout his school years. During his Army service at Fort Meade, MD, he continued on the gridiron as a member of the post team, "The Generals," earning recognition for his strong character and sportsmanship both on and off the field. He later played with the semi-pro Swedesboro Devils.

After completing his Army service, he began a long and rewarding career at DuPont Chambers Works. Starting in the apprentice program, he advanced through a variety of roles and ultimately into supervisory positions, building a fulfilling 41-year career before retiring.

In 2017, he and his wife moved to the Delaware beach area, where they wholeheartedly embraced retirement—boating, fishing, and crabbing together.

Santo ("Sam") was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Helen (Evans) Farro, with whom he shared 65 wonderful years of marriage. They started their life together in Pennsville, NJ, where he volunteered with the fire and rescue squad, before settling in Woodstown, NJ as their family grew. Together, they built a strong, loving family that remained the center of Sam's life and his greatest joy.

He was the cherished father of Joseph (Monica), Mary, Anne, Michael (Joanne), John (Kathy), Theresa (Dean), Stephanie (Mike), and James (Andrea); proud grandfather to Amanda, Brandon, Jessica, Samantha, Emma, J.T, Olivia, Logan, Sophia, Dominic, Anthony, Isabella, Adriana, Nicholas, Grace, Edward, Robert, Santo (Sammy), and Elena; and loving great-grandfather to Aubree, Nathaniel, Norah, and Angelo (Leo).

He was predeceased by his brother, Alfio (Fred) Farro, and sisters Lucy Leonardo, Rose Drager, Nancy Cavallaro, and granddaughter, Faith Cipriano.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at St. Joseph's Church, 140 Broad Street, Swedesboro, New Jersey, 08085. A burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 290 Swedesboro Paulsboro Road, Swedesboro, NJ 08085.

In lieu of flowers, be kind to each other.

Death is inevitable, we should not fear it, pray peace be with you, and with your spirit!