Francis R. Desanto Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Francis R. Desanto (Hornell, New York), who passed away on December 15, 2021, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis R. Desanto to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nicholas, Sr. DeSanto and Catherine DeSanto (Changose); and his siblings, Rose DiVincenzo, Mary Leto, Louise Fratercangelo, Lucy Chapman, Anna Datini, Catherine Smart, Dorothy DeSanto, Margaret "Marge" DeSanto, Theresa Napolione, Helen Pardi, Joseph DeSanto and Nicholas DeSanto, Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Ellen DeSanto (Read); his children, David DeSanto (Lisa) of Texas, Lynn Di Martino (John) of Rochester and Mary Ellen Smith (Pat) of Hornell; his grandchildren, Amber, Elyssa, Haydn Smith, Natalie and Alex DiFiore; his brother Richard DeSanto (Josephine) of Rochester; and his siblings-in-law, Donna DeSanto of Hornell and Joe Pardi of California. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belforst Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.) Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
