I think about you all the time you was so special in so many ways. I hope you are happy to see your mom and the rest of the family tell all them that I miss them especially grandma .
Love Aunt Ellen and family.
John Ross Santos crossed into Heaven's gates on October 4th, 2013.
John Ross was born June 15, 1982. He is survived by his adoring mother, Roxanne Starkweather, his beloved brother Michael Santos of Washington state, as well as his grandmother Betty Starkweather of Liberty, New York; his loving aunts Joyce Bifolck of Clinton, Connecticut; Deborah Trinks of East Hartford, Connecticut; Ellen Nietzel and husband Earle of Rock Hill, New York; Cathy Kinne and husband John of White Sulphur Springs, New York; Christine Starkweather of Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania; and Uncle Roger Starkweather of Liberty, New York; and many cousins. John Ross was predeceased by his grandfather Henry B. Starkweather. John Ross was an avid fan of the World X-treme Wrestling C4 Nation and recently spent one of his happiest days at Sports Fest in Pennsylvania where he was a guest commentator for the first wrestling match. His family would like to thank the WXWC4 and especially wrestler "The Great Samu" who helped to make one of John's dreams come true. John Ross' beautiful smile, sweetness, gentle humor, and kindness to everyone will be sorely missed by his family. Though his light dimmed on earth, it is blazing in heaven next to those who have gone before him and have now welcomed him with open arms in Heaven. We miss you, John Ross, and we love you very much.
While eating Thanksgiving dinner at Roxanne's house with John Ross and Michael, John Ross was about 6 and he was regaling us with a dream he had had about Christmas. He was telling the story using all of the character voices for elves, Santa etc when suddenly he held up one finger and was silent.
We were waiting for him to speak when I finally said "Then what happened?"
In a dead pan voice he said "Santa paused."
Roxanne and I exploded in laughter and to this day we will hold up one finger and say "Santa paused."
John Ross Santos
Was my dear friend. He had a special way of touching me & many in his short time here on this planet. John lived with a strong will and heart of gold and an easy smile that could melt the titanic. He was an old soul in so many ways, so very sincere with his family, friends, & passions. My blessing is he loved wrestling and it seemed to have brought John and I together, something we both love. He taught me how to care again and come out of my shell and have more passion and strength to carry on with what you have and believe in. God knows I’m so glad I got to meet this special man and his wonderful family. May they find some comfort as I do, knowing John is in a better place with our Lord preparing a place we can all see one another again one day. I truly believe this. My Buddy John made sure he left his mark here with us, branded in our hearts forever. Go eat some ice cream and Dance like no one is watching =) RIP MY FRIEND
John asked me what was in the christmas packages. I said to him Christmas presents are a secret. He said then whisper it in my ear. lol