Ronald Santosuosso

Ron Santosuosso passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at his residence in sun Valley at the age of 82. He was born on April 20, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois to Nicholas and Violet Santosuosso.

He graduated from St. Thomas High School and attended the University of Illinois with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He also had a P.E., Professional Engineer degree, he served in the Korean Was in the U.S. Army.

He retired from the Southern California Edison Company with 30 years of service where he was Manager of Plant Maintenance for the San Onofre Nuclear plant. However he could never really retire so got his A&P and IA certificates enabling him to perform all maintenance requirements on General Aviation aircraft which he did on his own and friends airplanes. He had a tremendous love for airplanes and he and his wife flew all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico in their Cherokee 180.

Ron was an avid skier, enjoyed hiking and playing tennis.

Ron’s survived by his wife Mary, they were married 50 years this month.