Kenneth D. Santos, 40, of Providence, formerly of Bristol, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Roger Williams Hospital. He was the beloved son of Annette (Morrissette) Silva of Swansea; the late Harold E. Santos and stepson of Linda Hathaway.

He has always worked in the food service industry, most recently at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Waltham, Mass.

He was the loving father of Tatum Santos of Cranston and proud brother of Karen L. Cabral of Bristol. He leaves his favorite furry friends, Coco and Suki. He will be missed by his family and friends, especially Meghan.  

Kenny loved music and attended many concerts with Tatum, including the Rolling Stones, Steve Miller Band and Aerosmith.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Francis of Assisi, 530 Gardners Neck Road, Swansea, Mass., at 12 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to set up a trust for Tatum.