Syracuse, New York
Age 72
Fr. Linus DeSantis, OFM Conv. December 1, 2015 +Fr. Linus (Bernard) DeSantis, OFM Conv., was born in Baltimore, MD on September 7, 1943, and passed away after a severe heart attack on December 1, 2015. He was the son of Louis and Alice (Stankowski) DeSantis. In addition to his Franciscan...
Read MoreI was heartbroken to hear of Fr. Linus's passing. What a gem we had in our Syracuse University community. I will always hold his message of love and understanding in my heart. I'm so sorry for his family's loss, as well as our own.
Amanda Failing
January 25, 2016 | Syracuse, NY
Fr. Linus was indeed a very special person in my life at St. John Vianney in Lithia Springs, Georgia. He was a joy to be around. We spent a lot of time together while participating in different ministries. His wisdom and insight were only that of the Lord's as he lived according to the will of God. I am thankful and blessed to have known him. He was truly a man of God. RIP Fr. Linus.
Susan Carpenter
January 03, 2016 | Port Orange, FL
Just heard the news that Fr. Linus passed away. I live in Illinois. Fr. Linus (Bernie, as I knew him) and I went to grade school together. We were always helping out in the church....Bernie was in charge of decorating the Blessed Mother's altar and I had the Sacred Jesus altar. We were good friends and unfortunetely went our ways after grade school...Someday we will meet again......
Geraldine Varacins (Fiksak)
December 17, 2015 | Lake In The Hills, IL
We will miss our special precious Fr. Linus. We presented many Catholic Engaged Weekends with Fr. We were the first couple in the community when he relocated to Atl. to have him at our home for dinner. He was always a blessing to be around. We will miss that "look" of his, his sense of humor, his friendship and spirituality. Prayers to the entire family and friends and brother priests.
Paul & Judy Gannon
December 07, 2015 | Peachtree City, GA
you are missed i will never forget all the times we prayed together talked
Bill Brookman
December 06, 2015 | Syracuse, NY
I spent two years at Kennesaw State University with Fr Linus as his Assistant and learned more than forty years of life. Thank you, Jesus - as he prayed many times per day!
Theresa Nord
December 06, 2015 | Kennesaw, GA
Father you officiated many masses at Our Lady of Peace in Lakeland and you always spoke sermons that everyone truly listened to and enjoyed. You made them real of your own life experiences and up bringing. Your kind, gentle way will surely be missed by many not to mention your sense of humor. RIP Father.
Janet Erardi
December 06, 2015 | Syracuse, NY
In Georgia, I had a conversation with Fr. Linus before I came into the Church. I thank God for that meeting.
Gary
December 06, 2015 | VA
May the glory of God forever shine upon you, you surely have finished the race. We thank our heavenly Father for the years he gave you to us, RIP
Annie M
December 06, 2015 | WA