Christopher David “C.J.” Santagata Jr., age 17, passed away at 8:10 AM Monday July 8, 2024 at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.C.J. was born on August 28, 2006 in Colorado Springs, CO to Christopher Sr. and Heidi (Vernier) Santagata. He was a student at Marshall High School.C.J. is survived by his mother, Heidi of Terre Haute, IN; his father, Christopher Sr. of West Terre Haute, IN; three brothers, Riley Santagata of Terre Haute, Logan Santagata of Terre Haute, and Gavin Santagata of West Terre Haute; paternal grandparents David and Kathy Santagata of Rhode Island; maternal grandmother, Karlene Vernier of Green Valley, AZ; aunt Heather (Ian) Crook of Rhode Island; uncle Brian Forward of Colorado Springs, CO; aunt, Shannon (DJ) Barnett of Marshall, IL and cousins: Declan Crook, Lily Crook, Mila Crook, Aaron Barnett and Caleb Barnett. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Charles Vernier and Dave Kelly and his great grandmother. C.J. loved bowling, cats, video games and hanging out with friends especially Jakob, Noah, Jack, and Alex. He was also a random collector of various items. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, July 13th at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall, IL with pastors Steve Kelly and Adonis Anderson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home. For those so desiring, memorial contributions may be made to either MHS Resource Center or to the MHS Home Economics Club. Online condolences may be expressed at pearcefuneralservices.com