Mary I. DeSantis (Lisa), 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Armando DeSantis for 58 years and together they owned and operated DeSantis Bakery on Chalkstone Avenue for many years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Bernardo and Maddalena (Carnavale) Lisa.
She leaves three devoted children, Joseph A. DeSantis, Sr. and his wife Frances and Paul A. DeSantis; a daughter, Madelyn L. Germani, whose care and devotion was unsurpassed. She also leaves three grandchildren, six great grandsons and her German Shepard playmate and guardian, who made her feel so safe. She was the sister of the late Angie DiPippo, Carl, Anthony and Bernardo “Benny” Lisa and was the mother in-law of the late, Ronald A. Germani.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 11:15am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 179 Academy Ave., Providence. Burial will be private. Visiting hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.