Santos "Jay" H. Canchani, 75 of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at his home in Orlando, with his loving family by his side.
Santos was born on January 9, 1941 in Yauco, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Santos Canchani and Brigida (Hernandez) Canchani. Santos was the loving husband for 50 years to Celia R.(Reyes) Canchani.
Santos came to the United States in 1948 where he lived in New York, then moved to Chicago in 1950 where he remained until retiring in 1994. Then the family moved to Orlando, Florida. Once in Florida he began a second career as a bus driver for Walt Disney World that lasted 15 years. He retired in 2012. He loved is cars and working on them. He, also enjoyed anything to do with science and space. Santos was a very hardworking man, a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. In the later years, Santos developed a love for Cruises and of course we can't forget how he enjoyed his Hot Dogs.
Besides his loving wife Celia, he is survived by three children: Manuel Rodriguez of Orlando, Lysander Rodriguez and (Susan) of Orlando, and Judi Canchani of Windermere. Six grandchildren: Daniel Pintozzi of Las Vegas, Tegan Rodriguez and Xavier Rodriguez, of Franklin Park, IL, Mathew Rodriguez, Jessica Rodriguez, and Nicole Rodriguez of Orlando, FL.
The family will receive relatives and friends for a visitation from 2pm - 4pm on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Winter Oak Funeral Home, 1132 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787.
Santos's arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home.
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