Birth date: Dec 7, 1947 Death date: Jan 6, 2022
Louis Michael Santi, age 74, passed away on January 6, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. He passed quickly and peacefully with his wife and children by his side. Mike was born on December 7, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee to Louis Santi an Read Obituary
Memories of Papa
My experience working with Mike was just a brief time in his later career. He was so humble about his expertise and contributions to space exploration. He was so very considerate of others and such a gentleman. I feel very privileged to have known Mike.
Jill Brown
I met Mike for the first time at his retirement party. During that short time, I got to hear about how much of an impact he had at NASA and what a great person he was. I even got to chat with him for a bit and a couple of picture of us were taken (attached) as I presented him one of his various gifts. From the extremely short time period that I knew him, I could tell that he was a very nice and intelligent person. May he rest in peace.
Mike was an absolute pleasure to be around at NASA. He and I worked together for many years and he was more than a colleague, he was a true friend.
What a gift he had of explaining difficult topics and he was a master lecturer. I was always in awe and so enjoyed listening to him teach. We are completing the projects that he started with us in honor of his incredible dedication to his craft, his expert knowledge and gentle guidance. He was the kindest man I have ever known. I pray he is in the arms of Jesus and you all are secure in knowing that.
Warm regards,
Joe Leahy
I am blessed for the times I spent with Mike. He always made my day better.
Neal Jackson
Dr. Santi was a great person. Brilliant man! I was fortunate to have worked with him at CBU. He will be missed.
Pong Malasri
I met the Santi Family in the hospital under unforeseen circumstances. When I first met them. Ms Jane was very nervous under the circumstances and so was Mr Mike but he remained calm on the outside. When she left the room I sat with Mr Mike and as we spoke he started to shed a tear saying, “I have to get better because I can’t be a burden to my wife, she doesn’t deserve that”. At that moment, I knew he was a special person and immediately grew a bond with him.
Mr Mike scared me on one of his admissions, but even then he still had a sense of humor (calling Ms Jane hair a coefficient) and remained brave. Ms Jane was trying to test his memory by asking who she was, he didn’t answer but when she asked who I was he stated “Tivia” and smiled. I still laugh at this moment every time I think about it because when I told him later what happen he burst into laughter.
I know Mr Mike has left this physical world but he will never leave my heart and memory.
Ms Jane, Mark, and Emily continue to keep him alive with your great memories of this amazing man. I wish you all daily strength and healing. I love you all!
-Tivia
