Lawrence "Pops" DeSantis, age 75, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Allegheny General Hospital.

Born in Butler on October 9, 1943, he was the son of the late Straniero "Bus" and Mary Scuoteguazza DeSantis.

Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He worked as a mason and carpenter at Butler Armco, retiring after 40 years of service.

He was a member of American Legion Post 778 in Lyndora and the French and Belgium Club.

Larry is survived by two sons, Justin DeSantis and his wife, Beth, of Butler, and Adrian DeSantis and his wife, Madeline, of Butler.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Zarnick DeSantis, who passed away November 14, 2009; one brother, Dennis DeSantis; and one sister, Luana DeSantis.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler, on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Burial will be in Saint Michael's Cemetery.