Joseph Anthony DESANTIS

Joseph Anthony DeSantis passed away suddenly on June 10, 2026, at the age of 67. He was the devoted husband to Karen for 44 years. Joseph was the loving father to Stephen DeSantis and his wife Bianca, and Laura Dritsas and her husband George. He was the cherished Nonno to Nicholas, Anthony, Michael, and Divina. Joseph will be remembered with great affection by his large extended family in Niagara, Michigan, and Italy, and his closest friends and family members, Anthony Vitaterna, Ralph Biamonte Jr., and Richard Fisher. Joseph owned and operated Provincial Construction, where he spent the last 50 years building critical infrastructure in the Niagara Region and beyond. He loved to spend time with family and friends, read, tinker with all things mechanical, care for his chickens, tend to his fig trees, and work in his garden. Joseph was a tremendous husband and father, but his most profound role was cherished nonno. He lived for his grandchildren, and they were his greatest joy. A visitation will be held at Patterson Funeral Home, 6062 Main Street, Niagara Falls, on Tuesday, June 16th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 17th, at 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Scapular.