William E. "Bill" Santos, 65, of New Bedford died Thursday April 9, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Thumudo) Santos, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany.

Survivors include three sisters, Margaret Audette and Eileen Alves, both of New Bedford, and Virginia Pereira of Connecticut; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He was the brother of the late Dorothy and Gilbert Santos.

Private arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.