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MARTIN DEMPSEY Obituary

DEMPSEY
MARTIN J., age 85, of Devon, PA on May 8, 2013. Beloved husband of Kathleen Dempsey (nee Quinn). Dear father of Denise M. (John) Kane, Kathleen M. (Gregory) Woods, Mary C. (Peter) Hayes, Martin J. Jr. (Katherine), Jane M. (Stephen) McLean and the late Clare M. (Richard) Wellinghoff. Also survived by his 17 grand-children and 2 great-grand-children. Brother of the late Mary M. Straub, James A., John P. and Thomas J. Dempsey, grandfather of the late Tyler Q. Tracey.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:00-11:00 A.M. St. Monica Church, 635 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA followed by his Memorial Mass at 11:00 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to St. Joseph Preparatory School, 1733 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 or the Upper Main Line YMCA, 1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA 19312. Arrs. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 366 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA (610) 989-9600. Online condolences
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 10, 2013.

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July 25, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Dempsey's passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family. Mr. Dempsey was absolutely one of my favorite people in this whole world. Growing up he always made me smile and we know he gave me my middle name. My best to all of you. Holly Cassidy (Ridall)

Laurie Cooper Brogan

May 16, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss. What a great person. He was so proud of his family. I will miss seeing him at UMLY and at the Kennedy Christmas party.

Matthew Mannix

May 14, 2013

Marty was a good friend,loyal ND fan and long time member of the UMLY. He will be missed by his family and friends.

May 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dempsey family.
Deb and Hank Oberly

ed buthusiem

May 12, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our lives are all enriched by having known Marty. Nobody beats the Prep!

The Buthusiems

Dave Rominger

May 11, 2013

Thinking of the Dempsey family. Prayers and thoughts for the family and his nephew, my friend and classmate from the Prep, Jim.

May 10, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss, so many wonderful memories of a wonderful man, he will be missed by us all. Thinking of him will always bring a smile to my face!

Walter, Maureen and Lisa Grothaus

mary ann woods

May 10, 2013

I will always remember Marty for his warm welcome every time I saw Him. He will be missed by his wonderful family and friends.

j corcoran

May 10, 2013

I share the profound sadness in the passing of a dear friend ofmy family. No one could put a smile on my fathers face like marty

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