Photo courtesy of John V. Graziano Funeral Home, Inc.
Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Dec 12, 1937 – Sep 4, 2021 (Age 83)
John A. DeMarchis, 83, of Jeannette, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at his residence. He was born December 12, 1937, in Jeannette, a son of the late Armando and Sarafina Granieri DeMarchis. Prior to his retirement John was the Executive Vice President of Bituminous Coal Research and most recently helped to establish, manage, and assist daily operations of Ice Qube Inc. in Greensburg.
He was a veteran serving with the US Air Force. John was a member of the Ascension Church Jeannette, the M&S Club and a former member of its Bocce League, and the Youngwood Sportsman’s Club. One of his many great accomplishments in his life was authoring and publishing his novel Grandino. He also enjoyed gardening and spending time with his friends at Panera Bread.
John’s greatest joys in life were his grandchildren, whether going to dinner, watching movies, shopping, or attending their sporting events.
In addition to his parents John was predeceased by his wife Josephine “Josie” Blasioli DeMarchis; a sister Julia Oswald; and brothers, Joseph “Tiger” and Raymond DeMarchis.
He is survived by his children, John J. DeMarchis and wife Lisa of Trafford, and Amy DeGuffroy and husband Buddy of Greensburg; grandchildren, Antonio, Dominic, and Johnny DeMarchis, and Aidan and Ava DeGuffroy; sisters, Mary Amadio of Jeannette, and Shirley DeMarchis of Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received 4 to 7pm Tuesday in the John V. Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 228 North 2nd St. Jeannette. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:00am Wednesday in the Ascension Church with Fr. Job Foote as celebrant. Entombment with military honors accorded by the Jeannette Combined Veterans will follow in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum, Hempfield Twp.
Read MoreWith deepest sympathy. Praying that God's comfort and peace be with you during this trying time.
Ron and Anita Tedrow
September 10, 2021 | Connellsville, PA | Friend
Will be dearly missed.
Dominic DeMArchis
September 09, 2021 | Family
To John & Amy.... My deepest & heartfelt condolences! Although it´s been decades since we all lived on Birch Street together.... Reading the passing of your father made it seem just like yesterday. Both your parents were such caring & loving individuals and always treated me with the utmost respect. I hope knowing how well thought of..... both of them were..... brings you some peace during this difficult time. Warmest regards, Lenny.
Lenny Plaitano
September 08, 2021 | Family
My condolences to the family. I worked with John at Bituminous Coal Research. In fact he was my boss and the best boss I ever had. He was a wonderful person.
Elaine Resnick
September 07, 2021 | Greensburg, PA | Coworker
john hired me in 05 I believe. we spent a lot of time driving around in the Chevy pickup and trailer wonderful person will miss him
mike peters
September 07, 2021 | Herminie, PA | Friend
I first met John (Jonny D) when he interview me for the job at Ice Qube in December of 1996. John and I were good friend's. We talked just about every day since I first met him. He taught me many things about the work we did. While he was still working before retirement we would eat lunch together every day. At the very least that lunch would consist of an apple and popcorn. We would talk about gardening, target shooting, and patent ideas about popcorn bags that catch the seeds. John...
Scott Palmer
September 07, 2021 | Friend
My condolences to the family. John was a down to earth guy. You would not really know of his success´s unless someone other than John told you. Truly a Great person and proud to know. I always say what he would say. " Hang in there it gets worse ". You will be missed.
William Kunkle
September 07, 2021 | Work
Condolences to the DeMarchis family. I've known John for for over 20 years as a co-worker at Ice Qube. But, I considered him more than a co-worker. During our times together, he taught me many things about doing business along with life lessons. I will miss him.
stanley piwowar
September 06, 2021 | Greensburg, PA | Coworker
