Robert Spilka DeSanto Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Spilka DeSanto of East Lyme, Connecticut, born in New Rochelle, New York, who passed away on October 21, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parent Millie DeSanto (Spilka); his brother Daniel; and his wife Polly (Grzybek). He is survived by: his pet Maya; his daughters, Amanda Zawacki (Gary) of Waterford, CT and Pamela O'Neil (James) of Ludlow, VT.; his grandchildren, Julia, Frank, Robert Zawacki, David O'Neil and Kaitlyn Benson (Trevor); and his great grandchild Sadie Benson.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: The East Lyme Public Trust Foundation, P.O. Box 174, Niantic, CT. 06357 or St John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 810, 400 Main Street, Niantic, CT. 06357.
