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Lawrence DeSantis Obituary
Born Oct. 9, 1943, in Butler, he was the son of the late Straniero "Bus" and Mary Scuoteguazza DeSantis.
Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He worked as a mason and carpenter at Butler Armco, retiring after 40 years of service.
He was a member of American Legion Post 778 in Lyndora and the French and Belgium Club.
Larry is survived by two sons, Justin DeSantis and his wife, Beth, of Butler and Adrian DeSantis and his wife, Madeline, of Butler.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Zarnick DeSantis, who passed away Nov. 14, 2009; one brother, Dennis DeSantis; and one sister, Luana DeSantis.
DESANTIS - Friends of Lawrence "Pops" DeSantis, who died Tuesday, March 5, 2019, will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.
Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.
The family requests memorial donations to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.
For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence DeSantis
March 14, 2019
Although it has been many years I have fond memories of Larry from the " old south side days" to working at ARMCO , he was truly one of the " good guys' . My condolences to the DeSantis family
tom cassioli
March 13, 2019
I knew Larry from first grade through our 1961 high school graduation. Even though I have been gone from Butler for a long time, I have fond memories of my friends from the Southside playground. It's sad when any of them pass away. My regards to Larry's family.
Carrie Schiebel
March 11, 2019
I am saddened to see this. His smile and laughter was contagious. My heart goes out to his family. May you find peace in the happy memories.
Rodger Betty
March 8, 2019
Thinking of Larry brings back fond Heim Avenue southside childhood memories. A great loss to all that were close to him. With sympathy, Rodger Betty.
Bob & Kathleen Preentine
March 8, 2019
Remembering the good times bowling. Our sympathy to the family.
Dave Mazzanti
March 7, 2019
to the DeSantis family from the mazzanti family we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Larry and I grew up together on "south side". we played together, went to school together, and have been good friends all our lives. I'll miss my good friend. RIP Larry.
Michael & Dee Dee Newcaster
March 7, 2019
May we express our deepest sympathy to the families of Larry. He was a wonderful man, who will be sadly missed by all of us who had the fortune to know & work with him at Armco/AK Steel. May he RIP!
Betty Daniels
March 6, 2019
The Class of 1961 extends its sympathy for the loss of our classsmate, Larry.
Betty Daniels
March 6, 2019
The Class of 1961 extends its sympathy for the loss of our classmate, Larry.
Lee Mustello
March 6, 2019
Larry was a good guy I knew him well from Armco and outside the mill. may he rest in peace.
Gary Shannon
March 6, 2019
Just saw Larry at the Legion a few weeks ago. That's the first time I talked to him in years. We were good friends at work and before that back in the service. Very sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace my friend...
Anna Habil
March 6, 2019
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. May he rest in peace. With our deepest
sympathy.
Anna and Mitch Habil
Rosemarie ischa Scuoteguazza
March 6, 2019
Were so sorry
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