Obituary for Albert DiSantis
Albert DiSantis, of Secane PA, Wildwood Crest NJ, and formerly South Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old.
Albert was the devoted husband of 69 years to Geraldine (nee DeBenedetto) and the loving father of Geri Ann DiSantis, John (Claire) DiSantis, Susan Phillips and Lisa (Warren) Barratt. He was the proud Pop-Pop of Lisa Phillips, Sarah (Jimmy) McKee, Marissa Phillips, Matthew (Samantha) Barratt, Maria DiSantis and Samuel Phillips. Albert became a great-grandfather in 2023 with the joyous birth of Cassidy Jude McKee. He was the brother of Christine (the late Chuck) Sannipoli and the late Michael Palischak.
A member of Central High School Class 194 (1950), Albert continued his education at LaSalle University where he received a B.S. in Economics in 1954. While his children were growing up, he coached little league baseball for the Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association and basketball for St. Edmond’s parish CYO. After a long, successful career, he retired as Personnel Chief for the United States Defense Contract Audit Agency to enjoy life with his cherished family. Albert served as a volunteer tax counselor for AARP for 18 years after his retirement.
Albert enjoyed many happy summers with his family at their home in Wildwood Crest. He loved to cook, garden and was an avid reader of historical biographies. He was a loyal Phillies, Eagles and Villanova basketball fan. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Relatives and friends are invited to his VIEWING Monday evening December 4, 2023 from 7pm to 9pm and Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 9:30am at THE MONTI RAGO FUNERAL HOME 2531-35 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19148. His funeral mass will be Tuesday morning December 5, 2023 10am at St. Edmond’s Church, 2130 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145. Int. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Albert’s name can be made to Little Flower Manor, 1201 Springfield Road, Darby, PA 19023, attention: Business Office.
Albert was the devoted husband of 69 years to Geraldine (nee DeBenedetto) and the loving father of Geri Ann DiSantis, John (Claire) DiSantis, Susan Phillips and Lisa (Warren) Barratt. He was the proud Pop-Pop of Lisa Phillips, Sarah (Jimmy) McKee, Marissa Phillips, Matthew (Samantha) Barratt, Maria DiSantis and Samuel Phillips. Albert became a great-grandfather in 2023 with the joyous birth of Cassidy Jude McKee. He was the brother of Christine (the late Chuck) Sannipoli and the late Michael Palischak.
A member of Central High School Class 194 (1950), Albert continued his education at LaSalle University where he received a B.S. in Economics in 1954. While his children were growing up, he coached little league baseball for the Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association and basketball for St. Edmond’s parish CYO. After a long, successful career, he retired as Personnel Chief for the United States Defense Contract Audit Agency to enjoy life with his cherished family. Albert served as a volunteer tax counselor for AARP for 18 years after his retirement.
Albert enjoyed many happy summers with his family at their home in Wildwood Crest. He loved to cook, garden and was an avid reader of historical biographies. He was a loyal Phillies, Eagles and Villanova basketball fan. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Relatives and friends are invited to his VIEWING Monday evening December 4, 2023 from 7pm to 9pm and Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 9:30am at THE MONTI RAGO FUNERAL HOME 2531-35 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19148. His funeral mass will be Tuesday morning December 5, 2023 10am at St. Edmond’s Church, 2130 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145. Int. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Albert’s name can be made to Little Flower Manor, 1201 Springfield Road, Darby, PA 19023, attention: Business Office.