Santino G. Marani

Mr. Santino Giovanni Marani, 47 of Benton, KY passed away  Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.

Born Saturday, November 12, 1972 in Dearborn, MI, he was the son of Alfonso Marani of Southgate MI and the late Paula Henson  Marani. He was a Quality Specialist with Pella Corporation, Murray, KY.  He was a founding member of Costumers for Christ. where he was passionate about sharing Christ through comics. He was also a Knifesmith. Santino was a member of Impact Church, Benton, KY.

Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Tammy (Jones) Marani of Benton, KY; daughters, Shantina Marani of Benton, KY and Emily Marani of Benton, KY, sister, Tonita McLeod, husband Marshall of Benton, KY, grandson, Colten Marani of Benton, KY.

He was preceded in death by his mother; nephew, Trinity Marshall McLeod; grandparents, Hugh and Pauline Henson, Marino and Nazzarena Marani.

In compliance with the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the CDC's health and public safety directives, the funeral services for Mr. Santino G. Marani will be private. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Mr. Marani's service will be available to be streamed, Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. or at a later date from a link posted at www.collierfuneralhome.com

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