Patsy A. DeMarco

Patsy Anthony DeMarco, age 78, entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2018, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Pat is survived by his three children, Erin Gilchrest and her husband Michael of Newington, Leah Calafiore and her husband Sal of Glastonbury and Timothy DeMarco and his wife Kim of Newington; his seven beloved grandchildren, Nicholas and Alex Calafiore, Hayley, Luke and Cassidy Gilchrest and Zachary and Hannah DeMarco; as well as his former wife and friend, Joan McBride DeMarco of Newington, Connecticut. Pat was born on June 20, 1939 to the late Lorenzo and Mary DeMarco in White Plains, New York. As a young child the family moved to Hartford, CT. As part of a close knit Italian American family, he grew up in the Village Street neighborhood. He attended St. Anthony's School and Harford Public High School. Pat is one of four children and is pre-deceased by his parents and his brother, Nicholas DeMarco. He is remembered fondly by his loving sisters Concetta Micek of Sarasota, Florida and Laura DeMarco of Rocky Hill, Connecticut. After graduating from Hartford Public High school, Pat worked at the Wiremold Company before managing and owning his own restaurant, Patsy's in Old Saybrook. He spent his final years working with his son-in-law and grandsons at Coachlight Motors in East Windsor. Pat always believed strongly in his Catholic faith, volunteering at St. Anthony's in Hartford and St. John's Church in Old Saybrook. He also strongly believed in his country, serving proudly in the Army National Guard. Mostly, he believed in the bond of family and friendship. There was nothing more important and made him prouder than bragging about and spending time with his children and seven beautiful grandchildren. He especially enjoyed Sunday dinners with his family, cards with the boys, and spending quality time with his grandchildren. His family and friends will always remember him as a loving, caring, generous man who always thought of others before himself. Pat was a role model, friend, and shining light to anyone that ever met him. Anyone who knew Pat will miss him deeply, but we know he is without pain and in a better place. Calling hours will be at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike , Wethersfield on Tuesday, March 13th from 4-7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, 494 New Britain Ave, Hartford on Wednesday, March 14th at 10 A.M. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.dillonbaxter.com to share a memory with the family.