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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Vincenza Desantis
Vincenza
Desantis
Mar 25, 1931 — Jul 17, 2020
Vincenza Desantis' Obituary
Vincenza DeSantis, beloved wife of the late Francesco DeSantis, died Friday, July 17, 2020. She was born in Introdacqua, Italy, daughter of the late Angelo and the late Amalia DiRienzo.
She is survived by her son Frank and daughter-in-law Mary Grace DeSantis, and their children Frank Anthony and Giovanna Maria, of North Wales, PA, her daughter Rita Herlihy and son-in-law Dave Herlihy, of Ellicott City, MD, and their sons David, Joseph, and Daniel. Her siblings Sandy Buono and Ralph DiRienzo preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister Joanne DiRienzo, brother Jules DiRienzo and sister-in law Linda, sister-in-law Irma DiRienzo, brother-in-law Daniel DeSantis and sister-in-law Albina, brother-in-law Tonino DeSantis and sister-in- law Maria, and many nieces, nephews, godchildren and cousins.
Vincenza emigrated from Italy with her immediate family in 1950. After briefly living in Tarrytown, NY, she and her family moved to Germantown, PA, and was married at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in 1953. She moved to Horsham, PA in 1972 and joined St Catherine of Siena Parish. Her life was dedicated to her Roman Catholic faith and her family. Vincenza was known for her delicious meals and baking. She hosted annual holiday multi-course Italian meals for over 40 years, tirelessly preparing and cooking all the food herself, to feed her large extended family. Vincenza was also known for baking, often providing large trays of delicious cookies and pizzelles to her family, friends, neighbors, parish priests and religious sisters. Vincenza was very skilled at crochet and an avid vegetable and flower gardener, taking meticulous care of her home and garden.
Vincenza's entire life was an example of selfless dedication to her faith and family. Her greatest joys were attending Mass, feeding her family and friends, and attending family gatherings. Vincenza regularly attended 5PM Saturday Mass at St. Catherine's, her beloved parish church. She watched EWTN and prayed the rosary on a daily basis for many years. She was so happy to be able to watch the streamed masses from St Catherine's, seeing her beloved priests and fellow parishioners, and listening to the beautiful music and cantor's voices. She died while listening to a mass on EWTN, after hearing the rosary and a streamed mass from St Catherine's. Vincenza was well loved and will be deeply missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to Vincenza's viewing on Wednesday, July 22nd at 10 AM and Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM, at St Catherine of Siena Church on
321 Witmer Rd in Horsham, PA
. Entombment at George Washington Memorial Park,
80 Stenton Ave, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St Catherine of Siena Church,
321 Witmer Rd, Horsham, PA 19044
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for Vincenza Desantis
Viewing
July
22
Wednesday
St. Catherine Of Siena Church
10:00 - 11:30 am
Funeral Mass
July
22
Wednesday
St. Catherine Of Siena Church
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Entombment
July
22
Wednesday
George Washington Memorial Park
Starts at 1:15 pm
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