Andrea DeSantis

Born in New Brunswick, NJ, the second of four children born to Andrew and Ann Hriniak, Andrea remained a life-long Yankees fan. After graduating from Manville High School, she married her sweetheart, Bob, and raised a family, chiefly working as an Administrative Assistant with a short stint at the Atlantic City casinos dealing blackjack and baccarat. Catonsville, MD became her home for a number of years, working at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County as the Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies before eventually retiring to Gilbert, AZ.

Andrea's greatest joy and pride came from spending time with her family, whether going on cruises, watching softball tournaments, attending concerts and plays, or working jigsaw puzzles together. A devoted Christian, she dedicated much of her time, talents, and resources to serving others through her church and volunteer outreaches. In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to music from the Big Band and 50’s to 60’s eras , reading, doing needlework and searching for treasures at yard sales.

Cherished wife of Robert DeSantis for 60 blessed years, and beloved mother to David DeSantis (Kelly) of Shamong, NJ and Cheryl Cowan (Richard) of Gilbert, AZ, Andrea was also the treasured grandmother "Amma" to Daniel, Lindsey, John, Christopher and Kelly and 6 precious great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Gloria Keenapple of Walnutport, PA, sister-in-law Bonnie Hriniak of Tabernacle, NJ, and brother and sister-in-law John and Phyllis Hriniak of Piscataway, NJ, while being preceded in death by her brother Andrew Hriniak of Tabernacle, NJ.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ, with a reception to follow at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Hospice of the Valley at hov.org, the wonderful organization that provided such loving, skilled and compassionate care to us all throughout Mom's final days.