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RICHARD GORDON "DICK" DeMATO

1944 - 2019

RICHARD GORDON "DICK" DeMATO obituary, 1944-2019, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1944

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley

1320 East Dupont Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

RICHARD DeMATO Obituary

RICHARD "DICK" GORDON DeMATO, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. following a period of failing health. Born on May 31, 1944 in Rochester, N.Y., he was the son of the late Samuel N. DeMato and Ellen M. (Brewerton) DeMato. Dick attended State University of New York at Morrisville where he graduated with an Associate Degree in Electronics, and then attended Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Ind., where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Dick retired from Magnavox/Raytheon on June 1, 2007 after 39 years of service. In retirement, Dick enjoyed the summers on Hamilton Lake and the winters in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. In 1988, Dick received a kidney transplant at IU Medical Center. Dick was a member of Leo United Methodist Church. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jeanette (Jeannie) Fulton DeMato; daughter, Laurie (Mark) Brumbaugh of Fort Wayne; son, Ryan (Randi Speer) DeMato of Fort Wayne; son, Kyle (Elizabeth) DeMato of Westfield, Ind.; grandson, Paul (Ketmany Guenin) Brumbaugh of Greenwood, Ind.; his loving cat and loving grand dogs. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth DeMato. Service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at D.O. McCombs & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Pastor Isaac Hopper officiating. Visitation also from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2019, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Riley Children's Foundation or Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, Fla.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from May 5 to May 6, 2019.

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Linda Dumford

October 17, 2019

I remember his smiling face and happy laugh. Worked with him at Magnavox/Raytheon for years. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.

Tom Schuerman

May 6, 2019

Worked many years with Dick. So sorry to hear of his passing. Always a smile. Always a positive attitude. May the Lord greet him and walk him home.

Julie Scott

May 6, 2019

Jeannie,
I'm very sorry for your family's loss. I hope fond memories of Dick will help you through this difficult time. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. XOXO

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Po Collins

May 5, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of Dick's passing! I worked with him at Magnavox/Raytheon, & attended church with & his family at Leo UMC. Great guy who will be missed.

Gary Kay

May 5, 2019

I worked with Dick at Magnavox/Raytheon for many years. He will be missed by family and friends. R.I.P. Dick

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley

1320 East Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825

May

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley

1320 East Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825

May

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D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley

1320 East Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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