Joseph P. Desantis

Joseph P. DeSantis Jr. of Pine Brook died at Hackensack University Medical Center on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the age of 51. Born in Queens, NY he has been a long-time resident of Pine Brook. Joseph is survived by his children: J.P. DeSantis III of Wanaque, Phoebe DeSantis of Pine Brook and Matthew Urban of Pine Brook; father, Joseph Sr. of FL, brother Anthony of TX, sister Annemarie Drury of Flanders and girlfriend Maureen Nejmeh of Clifton. He was predeceased by his mother Yolanda, wife Maureen (DeJulio Urban)) and his sister Donna Marie DeSantis. Joseph was owner of Simple Home Deals in Pine Book and previously owned Royal Lawns of Pompton Plains. One of Mickey Mouse's biggest fans, he was a frequent visitor of Disney World. A juggler since the age of 17 he had been a member of the Jersey Jugglers Club in Parsippany. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday November 17, 2009 at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church, Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Friends may visit at Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home, 49 Whippany Rd., Whippany, on Monday, November 16 from 2-4 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Memorial Hospital, PO Box 35558 Newark, NJ 07193-5558.