He was born on December 2, 1931 in Rome, N.Y. to Enrico and Elvira (Seccurra) DeSantis.
Robert enlisted in the US Navy on July 17, 1951, serving his country until he was discharged on July 15, 1955.
On November 13, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA, Robert married the love of his life, Elsie Lantz. They enjoyed 64 years together sharing the joys of being grand and great grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie; 5 children, Camillo (Mary) DeSantis, Serena (Jonathan Stroot) Scot (Evelyn) DeSantis, Susan (Donnie) Ward and Thomas (Elaine) DeSantis; brother, Camillo DeSantis; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many friends, all who will miss him deeply.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Moore Funeral Home Chapel, 1219 N Davis, Arlington, TX 76012. Interment will be at Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington, TX.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Judes or the Alzheimer's Association.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18