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Rolland DiSante Sr. Obituary

Rolland DiSante Sr., 56, of Wren Road, Gilbertsville, wife of Jeannie (Makarevitz) DiSante, passed peacefully into the Lord's arms on Wednesday at Phoenixville Hospital after a hard fought three year battle with cancer.
Rolly was a devoted husband and father and a beloved Papa Rolly_to his six grandchildren.
Born in Norristown, he was a son of the late Edward DiSante and the late Ruth (Wildermuth)DiSante.
Rolly owned and operated DiSante Roofing & Siding in Phoenixville for thirty-six years. The roofing business was a labor of love for him, as he strived for perfection for his customers. He enjoyed the many associations and friendships he gained while working in his chosen profession.
Surviving besides his wife are four sons, Rolland Jr. husband of Margie, Roxborough, Brian, husband of Heidi, Macungie, Anthony, husband of Kim, Upper Pottsgrove Twp., Nick DiSante, Philadelphia; two daughters, Natasha, wife of Daniel Moyer, Earl Twp., Maria, at home; two brothers, Edward husband of Charlene, Massachusetts, Michael, husband of Joan, Oregon; two sisters, Karen Wiedinmyer and brother-in-law, John Rose, Trappe, Lisa DiSante, San Diego, CA; six grandchildren, who brought him great joy, Samantha, Emma and Luke Moyer, and Cailin, Erin and Megan DiSante. He was predeceased by a nephew Micah Wiedinmyer.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Trinity E.C. Church, 250 Swinehart Road, Boyertown. Officiating will be Reverend John Friedlund. Burial will be in St. Aloysius New Cemetery. There will be a viewing Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Birthright of Pottstown, 327 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.
Arrangements are by the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Crematory, 359 King St., Pottstown. Our web site exists to serve the friends and family of the deceased. Go to http://www.schumacherandbenner.com to extend sympathies and access additional service details.

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Published by The Mercury on Oct. 7, 2010.

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