Vincent J. DeSantis

Vincent J. DeSantis, age 78, passed away May 3, 2016 in Plymouth, Michigan. Vincent was born September 1, 1937 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to his parents, Urbano and Lily DeSantis. He graduated from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Vince had a passion for automobiles and as a result, began a 35 year automotive career at Ford Motor Company as an Electrical Engineer. Vincent loved automobiles especially the British manufactured MG cars and gained much enjoyment in restoring them. He was a proud member of the MGT Register and the Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth.
Besides his love of cars, he also held a special place in his heart for the love of animals.
Vincent is survived by his beloved wife, Carole (nee Stevenson); his loving son, John (Sarah Barron) DeSantis, step-son, William (Kathy) McDonald and, dearest grandchild, Lily DeSantis. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carole Anne in June 2008, his daughter, the late Sherry DeSantis in 1992, his grandson, the late Nicholas Rathburn, and his late brother, Bernard DeSantis.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dixboro United Methodist Church, 5221 Church Road, in Ann Arbor. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Vincent J. DeSantis to the Humane Society of Huron Valley, Attn: TNR Program, 3100 Cherry Hill Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.