Christopher M. Santoli ’94

Chris died Nov. 28, 2017, in Clinton, N.Y., only a few months after being diagnosed with cancer.

Chris grew up in Deerfield, N.Y., and came to Princeton from Whitesboro School, where he was a standout student and athlete.

Chris graduated in 1997 with a degree in architecture, a field that enabled him to fulfill his talent for art, design, engineering, and math. As a true Renaissance man, it was not surprising that Chris was particularly passionate about the work of Andrea Palladio. After graduation, Chris had the opportunity to visit Venice with his parents, Frank and Gen, to see some of Palladio’s structures firsthand.

Perhaps the most meaningful moment of Chris’ time at Princeton was being paired with Ray Martinez as his freshman-year roommate. Ray and Chris became fast, bonded, and lifelong friends. Ray was always there not only to share in Chris’s joys, but, more importantly, to help Chris navigate through life’s challenges as well. Vince Amatrudo ’98, his beloved fellow paesan, was also a dedicated and supportive friend for Chris in his post-college life.

After graduation, Chris pursued a successful career as a project manager, most notably as the tenant coordinator of the Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle in New York.

Chris will be remembered by his Princeton friends for his adventurous spirit, clever wit, mischievous smile, intellectual curiosity, and above all, the generosity of his friendship. Whether playing pickup basketball in his size-15 sandals, crooning “Summer Wind” in a near-flawless Sinatra imitation, or whiling away a Friday afternoon in philosophical debate, Chris was an inimitable and unforgettable presence.

Chris was predeceased by his father, Frank. He is survived by his mother, Genevieve Santoli; brother Frank and his wife, Maura; niece Grace; and numerous cousins, aunts,and uncles. The class sends condolences to his family.