Lawrence, MA - Mr. Harry E. DeSantis, 89 - World War II veteran died on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Born and raised in Lawrence, he was one of 13 children. In 1938 Harry joined the Navy and served on the Destroyer USS Mead all over the South Pacific. For the past 24 years Harry has lived at the Lawrence YMCA.
He is survived by his younger brother Samuel DeSantis also of Lawrence, and two sons Samuel and Douglas.
There are no calling hours or services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence, MA. To send an online condolence, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.