Leaving a financial legacy in the wake of tragedy.
Rosemarie “Rosie” Santos was just a child when her father, Rev. Orlando Santos, passed away in 2002. Rosie remembers her father as a dedicated, hardworking minister with a never-ending “to do” list. Rev. Santos juggled several jobs, volunteer work and domestic duties on top of his ministerial duties of hospital visits and prayers with those in need. “Somehow, he would still find time to make me PB&Js,” says Rosie.
Even in death, Rosie’s father continued to provide for his family. Before he passed away, Rev. Santos was an active member of Pension Fund’s Pension Plan, which provided his family with death benefits. These included a spousal pension, child pension and education benefits. When Rosie decided to attend college at Northern Kentucky University, she received a grant every semester she was enrolled for 4 years and a monthly stipend (child pension).
Ultimately, Rosie ended up inheriting more than her father’s financial legacy, but his work as a humanitarian and educator. She graduated cum laude in May 2013 with two degrees, carrying the nomination of Student Life’s “2013 Senior of the Year.” According to her mother, Diana Santos, Orlando would be very proud of her accomplishments. “I am so grateful to Pension Fund for being there to help,” says Diana.