Cortland – Frederick J. Santell Jr., 81, of Cortland passed away on Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital.

Fred was born on September 7, 1943 in Sharon, PA, a son of Frederick J. Sr. and Rose (Arcuri) Santell.

Fred was a 1961 graduate of Sharon High School and went on to attend Penn State University and Youngstown College. He then entered into the United States Reserves during the Vietnam War, serving for six years as a reservist. Later, Fred began work for Packard Electric, where he worked for 35 years, retiring as an inspector in 1999.

Outside of work, Fred and his wife Marilyn had a successful business in showing and breeding St. Bernard Dogs. He enjoyed his canine companions over the years and cherished the many friendships and relationships that came from the business. Fred also enjoyed travelling to different dog show events, especially international trips. He was also an avid reader of World War II history.

Fred grew up going to Immaculate Conception Church in Farrell, PA and was most recently a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish – Blessed Sacrament Church in Warren.

Fred will always be remembered by his wife and best friend of 54 years, Marilyn (LaVogue) Santell of Cortland; sister, Beverly Evans of Farrell PA and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his sister, Caroline (Anthony) Zarella.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Fred on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 10am to 12noon at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE.

A Funeral Service will follow at the funeral home at 12 noon.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Fred's family.