Phillip John DeSantis, Sr., 95, of Oswego, passed away peacefully on Monday October 4, 2021, in St. Jospeh Hospital, Syracuse. He was born in Oswego to the late Frank and Clara (Pascuito)DeSantis. Phil enlisted into the United States Navy, serving during WWII, where he was stationed in Pensacola, FL. as an airplane Mechanic. In 1953, he married Constance R. Bevacqua, and together they raised five children.
Phil is survived by his children Phillip, Jr. (Bev) DeSantis; Mark (Sandra)DeSantis; Mary (Robert) Thomas; Francis (Amy) DeSantis and John (Nichole) DeSantis. Phil is also survived by his 7 grandchildren, Laura, Andrea, Nicholas, Melissa, Crissy, Elizabeth and Iriel. In recent years, he was further blessed with several Great Grandchildren.
Phil and Connie dedicated themselves to their children and grandchildren. He worked at The Palladium Times in Oswego, before joining Sealright in Fulton, NY, where he worked for 35 years until he retirement in 1989.
He also owned Job Printing Co. in Oswego, servicing the community for 3 decades.
Phil was predeceased by his wife Connie, his grandson Stephen, and his great Grandson Benjamin as well as his parents and his 6 siblings, Ella Natoli, Genevieve Marturano, Evelyn Quinn, Gertrude Cummings, Francis DeSantis, and Marion Griffin.
His services and burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery will be private.
The arrangements are in the care of the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, Oswego.
I loved you dearly Uncle Phil. Thank you for taking me to Fulton to meet your love, Aunt Connie. Your voice is still in my ears when you told my NaNa “I’m robbin’ the cradle, Ma!” Next, I remember going to your wedding and the births of your first four children. So many memories, and now rest in peace.
Sincere condolences to all my cousins and their families on the loss of your father and grandfather.
Fond memories of my uncle will live on.
Nadine Marturano
Richmond, CA
Mary and Bob and the DeSantis Family, please accept my sincere condolences. I pray that God comforts you at this most difficult time.
Thinking of your family with love and prayers:
A life well lived is a precious gift of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. ….a life well lived is a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure, a living , lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure.
I am so sad for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you now. May God bless you always in your life.
Sending hugs, prayers and much love to you and your family during this heartbreaking time in your lives. You are in our thoughts
Very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
As I grow to know you Mary and Bob, watching you share your love so freely with others, I can imagine the reflections of your father “Mr. Phillip DeSantis” shining through. May you hold onto all that made him so special to each of you.
Would like to express my sympathies to the entire DeSantis family. When I worked with Connie I met Phil, a quiet, tender man. May your family cherish memories
Fondly, Mary Lisk
Dear Mary, Phil, Mark, Fran, and John-I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about your dad’s passing. I have fond memories of both your dad and especially your mom. They are together again as it should be. I have made a donation in your dad’s name to our local food bank. My sincere regards Bev and Gary Roy