Obituary of Rita T. DeSanto

Rita T. DeSanto, age 93, a resident of Broomall for more than fifty-six years, passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Monti Casella and the beloved wife of the late Louis DeSanto.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rita was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Broomall. She enjoyed shopping, having her hair styled every week, cooking, and was an avid gardener. Above all else, Rita cherished her family and especially treasured time spent with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Rita was predeceased by her daughters, Josephine LaPalombara and Diane Siderio, and her siblings, Anna Serra, Grace DelVecchio, Steve Casella, and Frank Casella.

She is survived by her son, Gary (Gail) DeSanto; five grandchildren, Louis (Stephanie) DeSanto, Julia DeSanto, Cristina Siderio, Brendan DeSanto, and Robert Siderio III; three great grandchildren, Louis Warner DeSanto, Carolina DeSanto & Sienna Keim, and her sons-in-law, Robert Siderio Jr. and David LaPalombara.

Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Sts. Peter and Paul Garden Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to the DeSanto Centre for the Deaf (www.deaaf.org). Online condolences may be shared at PaganoFuneralHome.com.