Marie DeSantis 1934-2020

She was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Lowellville, the daughter of Joseph and Carmel (Pitzulo) Alfano.

Marie worked for 41 years at St. Elizabeth Hospital, from where she retired as a nurse manager. She was a member of Holy Family Church and the Mt. Carmel Women’s Society.

In her spare time, Marie enjoyed reading and watching Cleveland professional sports.

Marie will always be remembered lovingly by her three children, Michael (Patrick Baugh) DeSantis, Joe (Kim) DeSantis and Phyllis DeSantis; three grandchildren, Giovanna DeSantis, Alex DeSantis-Baugh and Nick DeSantis-Baugh; and sister-in-law, Eleanor Alfano.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter DeSantis; brother, Phillip Alfano; sister-in-law, Lynn Alfano; brother, Joe Alfano; sister-in-law, Marietta Perry; brother-in-law, Louis Perry; stepsister, Rose Ziccardo; and stepbrother-in-law, Tony Ziccardo.

A private Mass was held for the family.

The family respectfully asks that any monetary contributions be made in Marie’s name toward the El Salvador relief effort at St. Dominic Church — checks should be payable to St. Dominic Church — Project Serve, 3450 Norwood Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44122, or through online giving at www.stdominicchurch.net.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman. Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Marie’s family.

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