Obituary of Robert Cosmo DeSantis
Robert C. DeSantis of Northridge, California passed away peacefully with family and loved ones by his side on November 18, 2017, at the age of 85.
Bob was born in Catskill, NY to the late Cosmo DeSantis and Shirley (Lyons) DeSantis on January 10,1932.
After serving four years in the United States Air Force, he was honorably discharged at the rank of TSGT. His passion for flying continued throughout his life and he attained his instrument and instructor ratings. His education also included an Associate degree in Mechanical Design from Sienna College, Albany, New York.
Bob was an avid aviation enthusiast and he enjoyed cigars, a good scotch, poker and telling interesting stories. He never met a stranger and was characterized by his keen sense of humor and warm personality. He loved his family dearly and cherished the time he spent with his grandsons and granddaughter. He was deeply in love with Madeleine Prochazka and treated her daughters as if they were his own.
Bob is survived by his three sons Robert DeSantis Jr. of Simi Valley, CA. Mark (Barbara) DeSantis of Valencia, CA. and James DeSantis of Kingman, AZ , his grandsons Joseph (Kyra) DeSantis of Riverside, CA. and Andrew DeSantis of Valencia, CA. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend Madeleine Prochazka and her daughters Gennie Prochazka and Christine (Fernando) Cornejo. He is preceded in death by his wife Violett, and his brothers Ron and Don Duntz.
A private family burial was held on November 25, 2017 at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Chatsworth, CA. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held in January 2018.
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