Obituary of Anthony DeSantis

Anthony (Tony) DeSantis died suddenly on Nov. 2, 2015 at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood NJ. He was 68. Born in Hoboken, he lived in Fort Lee and then River Vale for the last 36 years before moving to Randolph most recently in 2015. Mr. DeSantis attended Fairleigh Dickinson University where he received a BA/ BS degree in Business and a Masters Degree in Marketing. He was a Sales and Marketing Executive for over 45 years dedicating the last 15 years to leading the sales and marketing teams at NJ Manufacturing Extension Program Inc, a Not-for-Profit corporation based in Cedar Knolls, NJ. His family will remember him as a loving husband, father and grandfather who always put family above all things. His most proud accomplishments were his five daughters and 14 grand children. He cherished the time he spent with his family above all else. His charm and unique ability to make people smile were just two of the many reasons he was so successful reaching clients professionally and making friends anywhere and leaving a lasting impression with anyone that he met. He was adored and loved by everyone who was lucky enough to cross his path. His presence will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on through his very long list of friends and family. He was predeceased by his birth father Nicholas DeSantis, his mother Eleanor DeSantis Tirone and father Philip, and his brother Philip Tirone. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Lynn Koch DeSantis of Randolph, five daughters, Nicole Simons (James) of GA, Lynore DeSantis (Eric Magnelli) of Randolph, Toni Ann DeSantis of River Vale, Allison DeSantis-Amin (Sapan) of River Vale and Laura Sportelli (Brian) of Sparta, and one brother Vincent Tirone. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jessica, Amanda, Emily, Maegan and Travis Simons; Nicolette, Lily, and Dante Magnelli; Anthony, Nicholas, Joseph, and Sophia DeSantis-Amin, and Dominic and Olivia Sportelli. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and his beloved dog Buddy. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4pm & 7-9pm at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Rd. Mendham, NJ. Funeral Mass Saturday 11am at St. Joseph Church Mendham, NJ. Entombment at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. www.baileyfuneral.com