Michael J. DeSantis Jr, 86, of Niles died Friday May 4, 2012 at his residence.

He was born July 13, 1925 in Hubbard the son of Michael and Mary Pasquarella DeSantis Sr.

He was a 1943 graduate of Hubbard High School, sold sewing machines at Sears, employed for 35 years at General Motors Lordstown retiring in 1990 , and after retirement worked at Tops Grocery Store.

Mike was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles and usher, The U.A.W Local 1112, volunteered at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, enjoyed horse races, and was a United State Navy veteran of World War II having served as a weather man.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Angeline Marchese DeSantis whom he married October 19, 1972, a brother Anthony DeSantis and his wife Dolly of Hubbard, three sisters, Alice Casey of Hubbard, Angela Fetchet of Youngstown, and Phyllis Laskovics and her husband Robert of Bessemer, Pennsylvania, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by a sister Eunice Williams.

Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles where The Mt. Carmel Bereavment Ministry will conduct prayers at 7:30PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30AM Tuesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, with Fr. James Korda officiating, preceded by a 9AM prayer service at the funeral Home.

Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery where Michael will be honored for his military service by The Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard.

Family and friends can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.