Lucas ‘Luke’ DeSario of East Hampton Dies June 27

Lucas "Luke" DeSario, a graduate of East Hampton High School and long-time resident of the East End, died on June 27 at sea. He was 35.

DeSario was born on March 30, 1988, at Southampton Hospital and lived most of his life in East Hampton. He loved to take photos, especially of water, sunsets, rocks, and birds and had an incredible ability to capture natural beauty, his family said. His artwork was on display at Fierro’s Pizza for many years, where he was a friendly face at the counter and worked almost every job there for 12 years.

His big heart and engaging smile, his family said, were warmly shared with many in the community. His family would joke that he was the mayor of East Hampton Village, because it was hard to go anywhere without him striking up a conversation with someone he recognized from the store.

DeSario’s great joy was when he was with his wife, Edna Lucia Guzmán DeSario (Lucy) and her children Armando and Adriano. The couple were married on the coldest day of 2020 on Clam Island, and despite the sub-zero wind chills, their love for each other warmed everyone’s souls. They had fun adventures in Mexico, where he met her family, and they will remember him as a happy and loving person. He was a family man, his family said.

DeSario struggled with some dark times, his family said, but he was a light in so many lives. He had a huge heart and showed unconditional love to his family. He will be remembered by his piercing blue eyes, infectious smile, and his love of cuddling with his niece and nephew.

He was predeceased by his mother, Kate Crosby. In addition to his wife and stepchildren, he is survived by his father and best friend, Michael DeSario; his siblings, Liz DeSario Giordano and Zack DeSario; his stepmom, Liz Lattuga; his brother-in-law, Tom Giordano; his nephew, Thomas; his niece, Julia; and his brothers-in-spirit Beni Shoshi and Jesse Rosenthal.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, July 20, from 4-7 p.m. at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home in East Hampton. There will be a burial on Friday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, followed by a memorial at 11 a.m. at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Bridgehampton. Please note the ceremony is in a new location than was previously shared. Attendees are encouraged to wear white or blue to the memorial to celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Springs Food Pantry (springsfoodpantry.com) or the National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org).