Eugene F. DiSanti Sr.
1933-2016
From New Castle News
Eugene F. "Gene" DiSanti Sr., 83, of Moon Township, formerly of New Castle, died at Allegheny General Hospital.
He was born in New Castle on Sept. 2, 1933, to the late Desiderio Ted and Clara (D'anessa) DiSanti.
Gene is survived by his wife, Angeline (Morrone) DiSanti, whom he was married to for 61 years; his children, Marcie Knittel (Joe) of Robinson Township, Anthony DiSanti of New Castle, Kathy DiLorenzo (Jeff) of Cranberry Township, Stephanie DiSanti of Moon Township, Gene DiSanti (Cheryl) of Robinson Township and David DiSanti (Janene) of Slippery Rock; grandchildren, Michelle Morici-Knittel (Evan Hanna), Danielle McCommons, Christopher DiLorenzo (Jackie), Joseph Knittel, Brittany Edgerton, Lisa DiLorenzo, Tracy Knittel, Nicholas DiSanti, Maria DiSanti, Dustie DiSanti, Alexa DiSanti, Emily DiSanti and Olivia DiSanti.
In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by a brother, Desiderio Ted DiSanti Jr.; a sister, Maxine DiSanti; and a daughter-in-law, Pam DiSanti.
Gene owned and operated DiSanti Arco Service Station for more 30 years. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish and was formerly a member of the Lions Club of New Castle and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, New Castle.
Gene's favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates and Penn State. For many years, he shot fireworks shows, including the 4th of July show at the Washington Monument. He loved working in his home woodshop, and all of his children and grandchildren treasure the furniture, toys and other pieces of his handiwork.
Gene was the 134th classmate to walk down the aisle at graduation. After his name in the Yearbook, it reads: Shop Football 11-12, Camera Club 11, Ne-C-Hi 12.
