Frederick DiSanzo

Mr. Frederick "Freddie" L. DiSanzo, of Waltham, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at The Residence at Watertown Square. He was 79.

He was born on February 25, 1942 in Boston. A son of Italian immigrant the late Vincent DiSanzo, and the late Mary (Morelli) DiSanzo. A graduate of Brighton High School, he then attended Wentworth Institute. Fred was a resident of Brighton, Watertown, and for the last 35 years, Waltham.

Fred worked as a draftsman for Polaroid Corporation for over 30 years, retiring in 1996. In addition to his work at Polaroid, he was also a familiar and welcomed bartender at Lanno's Restaurant in Watertown and later at the Silhouette Lounge in Brighton. More recently, he worked as a school bus driver in the City of Waltham.

An avid car enthusiast, he loved classic automobiles and enjoyed riding in the various Corvettes he owned during his life. He also enjoyed golfing, darts, gardening, and his friendships from membership in the Lexington Elks Club.

He leaves his son, Mark F. DiSanzo of Waltham, son Matthew D. DiSanzo and his fiancée Adriana Cabrera of Chelmsford. Brother of the late Anthony V. DiSanzo and Victoria Tempesta. Also survived by his niece, Deborah DiSanzo Eldracher, her husband Kurt, their daughter Emelie; and by his niece Michelle Tempesta. He was the much loved "Papa Fred" to Jeremy, Jesse, Emily, Zachary, Joshua, Olivia and Sofia.

Family and friends will honor Fred's life by gathering for calling hours on Tuesday, May 18th from 4 to 7 pm at The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 11 am at Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton.

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