Richard L. Desilets
June 22, 1937 - April 28, 2011
GENEVA - Richard Lawrence Desilets, 73, passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on April 28, 2011. There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions, in his memory may be made to Ontario Yates Hospice or to a charity of one's choice. Richard was born on June 10, 1937 the son of the late Lawrence and Anna Desilets. He attended St. Stephen's School and DeSales High School and was an alumnus of Northeastern University and New York University, and served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U S Army from 1962 to 1964. Richard worked as an electrical engineer in New Jersey and California and then had his own consulting business in Santa Rosa, CA. He loved the theatre and was technically involved in over 130 productions and 26 venues in California, New Jersey, and New York City. When not working in the theatre, he enjoyed roller skating, ice skating and hiking; his favorite place to visit was Yosemite. He is survived by his sister: Betty (Ralph) Moran of Waterloo and his brother: Tom (Norma) Desilets of Lake Kowa, TX. Several Nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great -great nephews.
GENEVA - Richard Lawrence Desilets, 73, passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on April 28, 2011. There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church. Burial will follow... View Obituary & Service Information