Bernard N. ‘Barshie’ Santos of Provincetown died Wednesday, April 22nd at Wingate of Harwich. He was 91.
Born in Provincetown, son of the late Antone and Mary [DeCosta] Santos, he was a graduate of Provincetown High School. He was well-known for his basketball skills while in high school. After school he enlisted and spent four years in the United State Air Force. Returning to Provincetown, he married Helen [Perry] Santos. She passed away in 2012.
He worked at lobstering for a few years until he joined the Provincetown Department of Public Works as a mechanic. He later became a mechanic for the Massachusetts State Highway Department. He also was a Lieutenant on Provincetown Fire Department’s Engine 2.
Mr. Santos was a member of the Morris Light Post, American Legion and an active member of St. Peter the Apostle Church. He enjoyed fishing on his boat ‘Scottie’. He also liked to garden and could often be seen talking with the people walking by.
Sons Dennis Santos with his wife Jodi, and Victor Santos, all of Truro, and Richard Santos of Provincetown, along with daughters Denise Lisbon of Provincetown, and Deborah Silva and her husband Mark of North Truro survive him. He also leaves grandchildren Scott and Mark Lisbon, Alissa Yong, Brittany Silva, and Sabrina and Aidan Santos, along with 5 great grandchildren and many friends.
Due to the current health crisis and resulting government restrictions, Barshie’s family will postpone a Funeral Mass until it is deemed safe, at a time and date to be announced. Burial at St Peters Cemetery will be private.