Senate Resolution No. 909

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Dennis J. Sant Sr.,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Dennis J. Sant Sr. of Brewster, New York, died on August
26, 2022, at the age of 75; and

WHEREAS, Born on March 15, 1947, in Bronx, New York to Salvatore and
Edith Sant, Dennis J. Sant Sr. and his family moved to Golden Bridge,
before settling in Brewster; in 1966, he graduated from Brewster High
School; and

WHEREAS, Furthering his education, Dennis J. Sant Sr. graduated from
Sullivan College and after college, he served our country in the US Air
Force stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama; he honorably
served from 1968 to 1972; and

WHEREAS, Dennis J. Sant Sr. proudly served his community for over 30
years as Deputy County Clerk and later as County Clerk of Putnam County;
he was also Auxiliary Past President and Trustee of the Brewster VFW
Post No. 672; and

WHEREAS, An avid sports lover, Dennis J. Sant Sr. excelled at
football in high school; later as an adult, he studied Martial Arts and
excelled to the teacher level of "Sifu"; and

WHEREAS, One could often find Dennis J. Sant Sr. in his backyard
with music playing, a fire pit lit, and enjoying another day with family
and friends; and

WHEREAS, After retirement, Dennis J. Sant Sr. enjoyed days at the
lake, family vacations, writing, biking, moments with friends and
family, and spending sunrise to sunset with his adoring wife Kathleen;
most recently he worked on a book about hidden mysteries in Putnam
County; and

WHEREAS, Dennis J. Sant Sr. is survived by wife Kathleen (Sharkey)
Sant, his brother Phil Sant, his 5 children and their spouses: Dennis
Sant Jr and Lora Sant, Kristina and Eric Mongillo, Dawn and Carl Lawson,
Rachel and Christian Zambrano, Elizabeth and David Ramirez, and 19
grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Dennis J. Sant Sr. leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Dennis J. Sant Sr., distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Dennis J. Sant Sr.