FRANK DEMMA Obituary
FRANK PAUL
Of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Helen Joan (Vorbach) Demma; brother of Leo (the late Rose) Demma and Antoinette (the late Joseph) Bruno. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Josephine Gennuso, Anna DeCarolis, August Demma, Mary Faulisi, Rose (Quido "Gus") Agostinelli, Virginia "Jeannie" Vito; and survived by many loving nieces and nephews that will mourn his passing. Mr. Demma was a member of the Church of the Ascension, and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. Mr. Demma was an instructor for the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and La Roche College where he taught commercial art, graphic design, interior design, life class, architecture, mechanical drawing, sculpture, and industrial design. He was the former Curator at the William Penn Museum in Harrisburg, PA and former Administrator of the Daniel Boone Homestead in Birdsboro, PA, and later named chief designer of all Historic Sites in Pennsylvania. For more on the life of Mr. Demma, please visit www.frankdemma.com. Friends and family welcome Thursday 6-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday in the Church of the Ascension (114 Berry St., Pgh., PA 15205), with the Very Rev. Brian J. Welding, as celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer Research Center, 200 Lothrop St., Pgh., PA, 15213, The Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA, 15243 or to a charity of one's choice.
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Al Miller
March 9, 2020
I was so lucky to have Mr. Demma as an instructor at the Art Institute of Pgh back in 1967. He stayed up all night to make the example of the color wheel, complimentary and split complimentary examples that would be our assignment for the week.I still have it.I went on to attend the Art Center Collage of Design.I'm 73 yrs old and paint as often as I can and think of Mr. Demma quite often.I came across his web page with his phone # and called him back in 2012 to let him know how inspirational hes was to me.So very glad I did.
THANK YOU Mr. DEMMA.
david wintermute
January 14, 2014
I had the honor of having Mr. Demma as an instructor at the Art Inst. of Pgh back in 1990. He was a great instructor with a great sens of humor. I specifically remember once making the mistake of turning in a project that I described as "abstract." Mr Demma looked at me and said "kid, look, when you go to paint a bird on a fence, it needs to look like a bird on a fence." Fly on Mr. Demma, and thank you for your devoted service to your country.
Kathie Rosella
September 29, 2013
Helen,
We were so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. You enjoyed many happy years together and that's what you'll always remember. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathie Rosella and Jim Morris
September 27, 2013
Helen, so sorry to hear of Frank's passing, he was a class act and a friend to everyone he met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hope we can see you when we get back into town. Love, Joe and Linda
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Matthew Wentz
September 27, 2013
My deepest sympathies.
Joanne Schleifer
September 27, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 27, 2013
Dear Helen
So sad to hear of Frank's passing. He was a sweet man full of kindness. He was so proud to call you his wife, may all of your happy memories help you through this difficult times.
With sympathy,
Janet Walters - Patient Relations Rep.
Sal and Rose Mary Battaglia
September 26, 2013
From across the United States, sadness is felt even here in CA. Frank was also a terrific guy, and wonderful to my family. My dad, Sal Battaglia, stills talks of frank. Our prayers to all.
Jim & Marie Smiley
September 26, 2013
Helen, Our deepest sympathy to you in Frank's passing. He was a warm, talented, charming man who we were happy to call our friend. We will miss him, especially on our visits back to Pittsburgh. God Bless You.
Love, Jim & Marie
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