Atlanta, Georgia
Dominic David DeSantis, age 61, passed away June 29, 2025. Born in Allentown Pennsylvania, Dominic also lived with his family in Massachusetts and Michigan and then made his home in Georgia. Graduating with a degree in business administration from Oglethorpe University, Dominic had a lifelong and...
Read MoreI am so sorry to hear of Dominic´s passing. He played with Greg Robert every month at my restaurant for 3 years. He was incredibly talented and a ray of light. He will be missed.
Amy Nelson
September 04, 2025 | Other
I just saw this obit and I am heartbroken. I started taking guitar lessons with Dominic at P.S. Music in Snellville, GA, beginning in summer of 1985. I went to a few of his shows with his band, Awaken, around Atlanta. Loved those times. Dominic made me love classic rock. Queen, The Doors, Rush, The Eagles, all of it. May he RIP. Rock in Peace!
Jeff Jones
August 26, 2025 | Appleton, WI | Student
Very sad to hear of Dominic's passing. I enjoyed my lessons with him, but more importantly I appreciated just hanging out with him every week. He was an amazingly kind soul and an true talent with a gift of explaining concepts usually peppered with a subtle joke. He was a friend and I will miss him.
Thomas Bombard
August 25, 2025 | Friend
Dominic was my teacher for several years. He was patient even when I didn´t practice for several weeks sometimes. He would always say don´t take it that serious come and enjoy. He is missed! He was a great guy
Layne Fontes
August 12, 2025 | Other
My wife and are very saddened to hear of Dom's passing. We followed Allias Smith & Jones and where in awe of his talent as a artist of music. We would talk to him during breaks and always enjoy him.
Gregory E Herlugson
August 09, 2025 | Other
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Dominic . He was holding a special place in our lives , we will surely miss his wonderful conversations about music, films, books, travels, sports, history, and his delightful sense of humor and energy. We will forever keep his smile in our hearts . Our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones . Teo and Florence
Teo and Florence
August 03, 2025
Dominic was more than a guitar teacher. He took this 80 year old man much farther into music than I ever thought possible. And, he was a friend who urged me to play with him.
Tom Stratton
August 01, 2025
Jean, I am so sorry to hear if Dominic´s passing! You were such a dedicated mom to him! Prayers are with you during this time!
Cynthia Phillips
August 01, 2025 | Family
The pictures here made me smile. I had to share mine. Halloween 2016. Dominic lived his life fully. He was so adventurous. I remember him telling me that coups would occur when he would visit to a country, (Sudan?). He was a kind good man...and he was so fun. He will be missed. RIP dear friend, you fought the good fight. (((hugs))))
T
July 18, 2025 | Family
