Victor S. Santos – age 83, of North Reading, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was born on January 25, 1941, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to the late David and Elsie (Sylvia) Santos. Victor’s early years were spent in New Bedford, Massachusetts before moving to Quincy, Massachusetts after getting married. The family then moved to North Reading, Massachusetts, where he spent the remainder of his life.  Victor graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and from MIT with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Victor dedicated many years to General Electric, working in the Aircraft Engine Group in Lynn, Massachusetts. He had a passion for drag racing that spanned over 50 years, earning the nickname “the professor”. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and was loved by many.

He is pre-deceased by his brother Duarte Santos, He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Judith L. (Souza) Santos; his sons, David A. Santos of North Andover and Paul V. Santos of Wilmington and granddaughter Courtney E. Santos of Exeter, New Hampshire. He is also survived by his brother’s wife Joan Santos and their children Jonathan and Gregory Santos.

His Funeral will be held on Saturday, October 5 at Noon at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11:45 AM and on Friday evening, October 4 from 5 to 7 PM.  For more information, please visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com.