Ronald A. DeSantis

April 26, 2015

Ronald A. DeSantis, age 65, of Exeter, RI, died on April 26, 2015 at Kent Hospital in Warwick due to complications from diabetes. Ronald was the husband of Patricia A. (Rathbun) DeSantis. They celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on April 21st. He was the beloved son of Alice L. DeSantis and the late Alfred DeSantis, and the brother of Deborah E. Chipman (Barry) of Richmond, RI and Kenneth A. deSantis (Michelle), of Warwick, RI. Father of Tina L. Denton (Wayne) of Winter Haven, Florida and the late Mary E. DeSantis (died October 6, 2014). Grandfather of Steven DeSantis, Nadia Capwell, and Robert Capwell, III, and great-grandfather of Jacob, Ryan, and Robert Capwell, IV. Uncle to many. Blessed by the friendship of James Glawson. Ron retired after 25 years as a machine operator from Stanley Bostitch in East Greenwich, RI, and then worked for a short time as a driver for Deblois Oil Company. He enjoyed being with his family, fishing, and especially his Thanksgiving trips to Florida to spend time with his daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life to which family and friends are invited will be held on Sunday, June 14th between the hours of 1 pm and 5 pm at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Barry and Deborah Chipman. Please call 401-941-2757 for directions and to RSVP, if desired.