William-DeMARCO-Obituary

William J. DeMARCO

Rockford, Illinois

May 30, 1951 – May 21, 2023

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May 30, 1951
DIED
May 21, 2023
LOCATION
Rockford, Illinois

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Age 71, Rockford, IL, peacefully departed for his heavenly home on May 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 30, 1951 in St. Paul, MN, son of Albert G. and Deloris Belle Wagner "Niksch" DeMarco. Graduated from Cretin High School class of 1969 and received his bachelor's degree from...

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Since going through Cretin High School together, and then later in life, connecting over healthcare questions and answers, I found Bill to be a determined and deeply positive person. Last time I saw he and Sonny was at our 50th high school reunion. A special man and a special person, I am better for having known ~ Bill DeMarco! R. I. P. Demontreville Brother May we Live JESUS in our hearts FOREVER!

My condolences to the DeMarco family. I went to school with Bill at Holy Spirit Grade School and Cretin High School. He was such a good guy. Never saw him without a smile. I remember him as quite a talented artist and musician.

To the DeMarco family, I was fortunate to grow up with Bill and to also know his parents well. Through grade school, scouts, high school, and playing in the band together, I will always remember his cheerfulness and positive approach to everything. He accomplished a lot and I know that if I could talk to him right now, he would say that his wife and family and friends were the greatest gifts of his life.

Dear Family, This is Jim, Bill's cousin, son of Charles and Corinne, neighbors too of Bill and Milly. Just want to say that for me to read Bill's history and what he devoted his life to (while I had no idea of any of it) is a joy. A Joy. There is that fourth commandment of the ten. Honor your father and your mother...that it may go well with thee...(Deuteronomy 5:16). Bill's life was just that. We were all blessed with an inheritance (specifically for us, from Albert and Domenica...