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Michael DeSantis Obituary
UTICA - Mr. Michael P. DeSantis, age 93, passed in peace with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Born in Utica on September 17, 1926, Michael was the son of the late Vito "Vic" and Beatrice (Durante) DeSantis. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mike honorably served his country stateside. In 1950 he married the former Jacqueline "Jackie" Carstens with whom he shared 70 years of love, respect, and family life.
A graduate of Syracuse University and Law School, Mike practiced law from 1950 until the time of his death, starting as a solo practitioner and establishing the partnership of DeSantis & DeSantis in 1977. He was admitted to practice by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York on 7/13/50; by the United States District Court on 2/24/54; and by the United States Court of Appeals on 9/9/74. He received an award from the US District Court for distinguished service as an officer of the court for 50 years. He was a member of the New York State and Oneida County Bar Associations.
Mike was a skilled skeet shooter, participating in many competitions and winning numerous medals including Ottawa Trap & Skeet Club 2005/12 gauge, Canadian Open 1996/12 gauge, New York State Championship 1992/12 gauge, Canadian Open 1997/28 gauge, and New York State Championship 1989/28 gauge.
Michael is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn DeSantis; his children and their spouses, Michael V. and Elizabeth DeSantis, Bradford "Brad" and Lorna DeSantis, and Jill and John Carpenter; his grandchildren, one of the greatest joys in his life, Christopher Michael DeSantis, Mary Elizabeth DeSantis; Evelyn DeSantis; and David Carpenter; and his sister, Lucretia (DeSantis) Hunt. He was preceded by his sister and brothers-in-law, Carmela and Santo Catera, and Fred Hunt. He also leaves his nieces and nephews, Cynthia Hunt Newton; Dawn Catera Lupi and husband Russell, and Damian Catera; and his great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.
Due to current health concerns and in keeping with federal and state regulations, the family will honor Michael's life privately. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online at https://www.stjude.org or by mail to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please take a moment to connect with Mike's family through the "Memories" section of his obituary on our website.
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Sandy DePerno
May 27, 2020
Lucretia so sorry to hear about your brother. He was a great man and a great friend to myself and my Dad Chuck DeTraglia. I am sure he and Dad are skeet shooting in heaven. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Patricia F. Scalise
May 27, 2020
An honor to recognize Michael De Santis as a true gentleman. May memories and great pride in him sustain your family. God bless you and Mr. DeSantis, R.I.P.
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Paul Mortka
May 27, 2020
Sending our sincerest sympathies to the DeSantis family for the loss of your beloved Michael. May he rest peacefully in perpetuity, and may God grant his family and loved ones peace and comfort during their time of mourning.
Terence S. Dusseault
May 26, 2020
May God bless Mike Sr. and give him eternal rest. And blessings upon his entire family. I knew him to be a very gracious, patient, and honorable man. PEACE !!!
Peter Corrigan
May 25, 2020
Mike was a friend and great person.I have shared a great sport of skeet shooting with Mike since 1970.I remember him as a competitor.I shot with him in Florida and in the Bahamas.He was always at the New York State Championships in Rochester,N.Y.. Mike was a member of Skeet Clubs in Ilion and Clinton Fish and Game. You would find him at most Canadian Championships such as Montreal,Ottawa, and KIngston Ontario.I was in a Major shoot in Lewiston N.Y. and Mike asked me why I was so down after missing a few targets on a windy afternoon.He replied if this sport was so easy everybody woiuld be here.I laughed and went out and worked harder that late afternoon.People had respect for Mike, he was a gentleman and true friend of Skeet Shooting everywhere.I will miss him. Peter and Lisa Corrigan
James Olivadoti
May 25, 2020
I am very saddened by Mike's passing. He was a true wonderful man and a mentor to me in the field of Workers Comp Law. Prayers go out to his family as they mourn the loss of this amazing man. Jim Olivadoti.
James Olivadoti
May 25, 2020
I am very saddened by Mike's passing. He was a true wonderful man and a mentor to me in the field of Workers Comp Law. Prayers go out to his family as they mourn the loss of this amazing man. Jim Olivadoti.
Bill Grotevant
May 25, 2020
Mike & Liz - So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad who I know was your greatest mentor in life. Sincere regards, Bill & Pat Grotevant
Margaret Renwick
May 23, 2020
Sorry for your loss,your in my prayers
Patricia Bardo
May 23, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I went to school with Brad and his father, Mr. DeSantis, was my mothers lawyer from years and years ago. She thought very highly of him.
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