Photo courtesy of Spinelli - Ricciuti Funeral Home - Ansonia
Ansonia, Connecticut
Mar 22, 1933 – Apr 14, 2012
SHELTON: Anthony DeMarchis, 79, of Shelton, went home to the Lord, on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was the beloved husband of Josephine Gruttadauria DeMarchis.
Mr. DeMarchis was born in Priverno, Italy on March 22, 1922, son of the late Ernesto and Giacinta Carfagna DeMarchis. Anthony was a mason with B.A.C. Union, a contractor, and a residential developer. Tony was known as the "Honest Builder", who took pride in all that he did as President of Friendly Construction, A.J. & D. Inc., and Sun Meadow Construction. He will be sadly missed by all for the amazing man he is and the legacy he leaves behind.
In addition to his wife Josephine, he is survived by a son, Joseph DeMarchis of Shelton, three daughters, Christine Martinello of GA, Ave Maria St. John of FL, and Joy DeMarchis of Shelton, five grandchildren, Luke, Karalena , David, Tina Rose, and Steven, and several nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by a daughter, Carlene Hubbard-St. John and a brother, Sergio DeMarchis.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Friday April 20, 2012, at 9:15 am from the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be held on THURSDAY from 4-7 pm. Contributions may be made to CT Food Bank, (ctfoodbank.org.), PO Box 8686, New Haven, CT 06531 or Food For the Poor (foodforthepoor.org.), PO Box 979005, Coconut Creek, FL 33097-9005. To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
Dear Josephine, TOLC and family,
It's been an honor to know Tony for just a short while but what an awesome and humble man he was. Full of joy in his suffering and gave strenght to others who needed the most and that was me. Will miss you at Golden Coral but when I do go I will remember you with a smile and a prayer. God Bless you and your family during this time of loss. Love You Forever, Barb & Si
Barbara & Si Consalvo
April 24, 2012 | Port St. Lucie, FL
To the DeMarchis Family: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. DeMarchis. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori Palatchi
April 20, 2012 | Atlanta, GA
To The Demarchis Family:
Our sincere sympathy to the entire faimily on the loss of Tony. We will always remmber his generosity and excellent work ethics he showed us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Leigh and Rick Schultz
April 20, 2012 | Southbury, CT
To Tonys' Family,
Tony accomplished quite a bit in his lifetime, he wasn't afraid to work hard for what he wanted. God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Love Kathy and Bill Kozak
william kozak
April 19, 2012 | Sshelton, CT
Joy,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. May your memories of him give you comfort and joy in this difficult time.
David Schlakman
April 18, 2012 | Rowayton, CT
To Mrs. D, Christine, Joey, and Joy,
May God's love be with you all at this time of sorrow He is holding you all in th palm of his hands... my thoughts and prayers are with you all. All my love to you, Eunice
Eunice Giaquinto
April 18, 2012 | Trumbull, CT
Dear Josephine and family
Dominick and I are so sorry for your loss.Tony was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dominick & Milena Fiore
April 18, 2012 | Shelton, CT
Joy,
I am sorry to learn about the passing of your father. May you and your family find strength in your memories of him.
Dennise Murray Boyle
April 17, 2012
Joe and family,
My sympathies to you on the passing of your Dad. May the perpetual light shine upon him and God grant him eternal peace.
Judy Sadick
April 17, 2012 | Shelton, CT