BORN

1938

DIED

2017

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Michael DeSanto Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2017.

Michael DeSanto, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017 surrounded by his family.

There will be a visitation on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church
(1136 Seminole Drive Rockledge, FL 32955) at 10:00am. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00am.

Relatives and friends are welcome to the service and reception.

The reception will be at the home of Mark and Terri Chaffiot, located at 6333 Spinaker Dr. Rockledge, FL 32955 .

In Lieu of flowers please feel free to send donations to The Wounded Warriors Project in memory of Michael DeSanto.

https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=7792

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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June 22, 2017

Dale de Santo Staub

A most special uncle - a gentleman -a generous person his brother Bo's family loved dearly - our hearts are heavy - rest in peace with love, warmth and light . Until we meet again

June 19, 2017

Ed & Myrna Weingartner

So very sorry about Mike,we have known him a long time as well as his family...He was a great guy may he and the family have many good memories..rest in peace Mike with God.Ed & Myrna

June 16, 2017

I will always remember Mike as a special person in my life. One of the good guys for sure.

Walt Worthington

June 16, 2017

IT WAS A BLESSING TO HAVE SOMEONE WITH WHOM WE COULD ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER TO MAKE IT ONE MORE DAY DRIVING FOR BENNETTS AUTO. MIKE WILL BE SORELY MISSED I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.

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June 16, 2017

DAVID&BONNIE SMITH

GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL DESANTO, MAY YOU RIP ❤❤❤❤❤❤

June 16, 2017

DAVID&BONNIE SMITH

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,GOD BLESS HIM, HE WAS A GREAT FATHER AND GRANDFATHER AND A SWEET MAN, HE WILL BE MISSED
WE MADE A $100.00 DONATION TO THE WOUNDED WARRIORS AND SENT FLOWERS TO THE FAMILY

June 15, 2017

Lenny LaRocca

I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Mike. I have many fond memories of the times I worked with him on the Cape. He was a real gentleman.

June 14, 2017

Ralph E. Rossbach

Although it's been many years since Mike and I worked together on the Apollo program, I will always have great memories of that time with him. Our condolences to Marge and family. Ralph and Elaine Rossbach.

June 14, 2017

Mr. DeSanto and family have been like family to me!!!!! Your in my thoughts and prayers today and ALWAYS I LOVE ALL OF YOU!! Love, Kim...

June 14, 2017

John Schneider

We wil miss Mike for his humor and kindness.Our condolences to Marge and family. John and Mary Schneider

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10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

1136 Seminole Drive, Rockledge, FL

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17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

1136 Seminole Drive, Rockledge, FL

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5950 S US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL 32955

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