Santaite, Fred, N, Sr. age 80 , of Upper Saddle River, formerly a longtime resident of Palisades Park, on Sunday September 18, 2016. Born in Englewood he was the founder of Santaite Electric, Inc. of Palisades Park. Beloved husband of Janis (nee: Hall). Devoted father of Fred Santaite, Jr. and his wife Maryjane, Christine Santaite, Diane Carney and her husband Sean, and Suzanne Maucieri and her husband Joseph. Cherished grandfather of Janis and her husband Frank, Kim, Fred III, Rebecca, Steven, Sean, Megan, Ryan, Lindsey, Nicole, Anthony and Joseph. Dear brother of the late Vincent Santaite, Linda Barbiere and Teresa Uzzolino. Loving nephew of Helen Reeves (nee: Albanese). The family will receive their friends on Wednesday from 4-8 pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". The funeral will leave Thursday at 9:30 AM for the celebration of his funeral mass in St. Michael's RC Church at 10 am. For condolences, directions, or information www.frankpatti.com or call (201) 944-0100.