Federico DeSantis

Federico DeSantis of Winthrop passed away at home on May 22, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 84 years old.

He was the definition of the "American Dream", coming to America in the 1970's with nothing and created a beautiful life. He lived in East Boston before moving to Winthrop in 1982, where he has lived since with his family.

He worked at Boston Logan Airport for over 50 years and it was his second home. If he wasn't working, he was always seen fixing something or gardening. He had a love of life, despite his hardships, and always was smiling and laughing and could make friends with anyone. He loved his grandchildren so much and had a love for Italian Opera, Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion.

Son of the deceased Fausto DeSantis and Giovanna (Veloccia) of Alatri, Italy. Beloved husband of the late Antonia (Capodanno) of Mirabella, Italy who passed away in 1995. Loving father of Barbara Richardson and her husband Charlie of Severn, MD and Daniela DeSantis and her husband Keith Rivera of Winthrop. Cherished grandfather of Joshua Richardson, Stephany Richardson, Giovanna Rivera and Jacobe Rivera.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the funeral home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 10:00 AM. Services will conclude with the interment in the Puritan Lawn Cemetery in Peabody.

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