Mary (Vasile) Desantis

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mary DeSantis (Vasile), who left us on October 16, 2024, at the age of 97. Born in Natick, Massachusetts on November 21, 1926, to the late Rocco Vasile and Sadie (Longo). Mary was a beacon of love and support, her life a testament to the deep bonds of family.

Mary's life was rich and fulfilling, marked by the simple pleasures that brought her joy. As a devoted homemaker, she created a sanctuary filled with love for her family in Boston's South End, Revere, Peabody, and later in Avon, ME. She had a knack for making the ordinary extraordinary, whether that was a perfectly made bed or a good dish of ravioli. Her love for westerns was legendary, and many of her happiest moments were spent in the glow of the television, engrossed in a tale of the old west. Her eclectic taste in music, especially her love for Aerosmith, often surprised those who didn't know her well, but for those who did, it was just another facet of her unique and engaging personality.

Beloved wife of the late Louis DeSantis Sr.  Devoted mother of Louis DeSantis Jr. of Santa Fe, NM, Frank DeSantis and his wife Alberta of Windsor, CT, Joseph DeSantis and his wife Carol of Revere, Ruth Resca and her husband Anthony of Avon, ME, and the late Linda Lanciani and her surviving husband Dennis of Peabody.  Dear sister of Alice Sharp and her husband Fred of Mansfield, Geraldine DelGrosso and her husband Anthony of Medford, and the late Patricia DeLone, Francis, Patrick, Rocco and Rita Vasile.  Cherished grandmother of 7, adored great grandmother of 11, and caring great great grandmother of 6.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved her, a constant reminder of the power of love, thoughtfulness, and the joy that can be found in the simple pleasures of life.

Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 9:00am.  Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Revere at 10:00am.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited.  A Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made on behalf of Mary DeSantis to the Sandy River Center, 119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938 (Make check out to Sandy River Residence Council).  For guest book please visit www.buonfiglio.com

We invite all who knew and loved Mary to share their memories of her and upload photos to her memorial page. In this way, we can honor her life and keep the light of her spirit burning brightly.