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BORN
1923
DIED
2013
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601 North Witchduck Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Santo Daversa Obituary
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 63 years Grace Susan Daversa, three sons, Joseph and his wife Joan, Nicholas and his wife Cindy, Santo James and his wife Vilma, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren who will treasure his memory forever.
Sam was born February 16, 1923 in Chicago, Ill. He was a former baseball player and veteran having served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Pipefish submarine. He adored his family and enjoyed talking about his minor league baseball days. He was an avid gardener who was envied by his neighbors for his beautiful fruit trees and vegetables.
A memorial service will be held for family and close friends on Saturday, June 1st at 12:00 noon at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. The service will be conducted by Father Cristiano Brito of Saint Gregory's The Great.
You may pay your condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Chaplain Ray Fritz
June 4, 2013
Our condolences to Cindy, Joseph, Nicholas, Santo James and all of Santo's family, friends and loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers that God will give you peace, comfort you in your deep sorrow and loss, and heal your broken hearts. We are grateful for Santo's service to our country during and after WWII in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our "Brother of the Phin" ... "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country in war and in peace." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Lincoln Benedict
May 31, 2013
We are sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in the memories you have of Mr. Daversa's impact on your lives. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lincoln, Sarah, Jacob and Jared
Dusty Beacham
May 31, 2013
Saddened to hear of your loss. My condolences to the entire family.
ROSALIND BROADNAX
May 31, 2013
Rawleigh and Rosalind send our condolences to the Daversa family. We will forever keep the family in our prayers.
Pam Pine
May 29, 2013
My dearest Joe, Joanie and Family,
We are sorry to learn of the lost of your father. These are very difficult times for everyone. Having looked at the pictures tells me that you all will have wonderful memories to carry with you each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love to all,
Pam & Bill Pine
May 29, 2013
Mr. Daversa was a wonderful neighbor and family friend to myself, my parents and my grandparents. I will cherish all the memories that I have of him and pray for God to watch over the family in his absence. May he rest in peace. ~ Tara Fraysier
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