Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church

Lakemont Memorial Gardens

Joseph Anthony Decesaris passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 27, 2020, of complications due to Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on September 7, 1957 and was a lifelong resident of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties. Joe was a devoted Catholic, lifelong entrepreneur, talented cook and builder, amazing family man, and the best “Poppi” in the world. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Donna; his children and grandchildren: Jenna (DeCesaris) and Neil Butler and their sons Haviland, Reid, and Lawson; Geaton A. DeCesaris III; Elisa (DeCesaris) and Riley Konara and their son Renoen; and Juliana (DeCesaris) and Michael Johnson and their daughter Charlie; brothers Marco (Jackie) and Hugo (Julie); sisters Ida (Paul), Maria (Nick), Betty (Tom), Lisa (Nello), Deborah (Cameron), and sister-in-law JoAnn; and 75 nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, including his 7 godchildren. Joe was predeceased by his brother Geaton Jr., and his parents Sonny and Betty. Friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life on Monday, March 2 from 4 to 7pm at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered there on Tuesday, March 3 at 10am, followed by Interment at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to YES! Inc (Young-Onset Dementia Education and Support), 12472 SE Plandome Drive, Hobe Sound, FL 33455. Condolences may be made by using the Memory Wall link on this page.

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