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John DeMarco Obituary
Many of his friends, acquaintances and coworkers didn't even realize that John was as sick as he was. John always had such a positive outlook with a great sense of humor and never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him or treat him differently because of his illness.
John was born in New York City on Nov. 24, 1959. Most of his life was spent in Brooklyn.
Even as a child, John loved music and baseball and was a diehard Yankee fan. He taught himself to play the guitar even though he couldn't read music. He could learn songs from ear and was a wonderful musician and singer. He wrote a lot of songs and recorded many of them on his own.
He moved to upstate New York with his wife and children in 1997, and worked for A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital as a courier.
He started volunteering with the Oneonta Yankees in 1997, and then when the team changed to the Oneonta Tigers, he became even more involved. Not much could come between John and the Tigers games. He would arrive every day before games as early as 2:30 to get things ready. During the games, he ran the scoreboard and after the games worked on the Tigers website, which he designed. He also created this year's Tigers program book. He was a wiz with the computer.
One of John's other passions was cooking, which he had learned from his grandmother, whom he loved and respected very much. All who met and knew John came to love him. He will be deeply missed.
John is survived by his beloved son, John; his mother, Julie; ex-wife, Mary; his stepchildren, Michelle, Sal and Alexa; and his grandchildren, Arianna, Josh, AJ and Kaylee. He is also survived by his uncle, Bob Savio.
A Mass will be held Aug. 13, 2008, at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home in Sarasota, Fla.
Contributions in his honor may be made to the Cancer Treatment Center of America.
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Julie DeMarco
August 8, 2009
Hi Son:
Today is one year that you are gone. You are missed so much. Your son had his 11th birthday yesterday and he is going to a bowling party today with many of his friends. He misses you so much and tries so hard to be a big man.
There are no words to express how I feel. I am so lost without you and am finding it harder to go on. I try not to cry in front of little John but the tears just come. It is something that will be with me for the rest of my life.
I love and miss you so much, Son. Please watch over us and always know your son loves you so very much.
Miss you terribly. Love you always.
MOM
Julie DeMarco
June 19, 2009
Hi Son:
just want to say I miss you so very much and wish you could be with us this Fathers Day. It is our first without you. Watch over us and know
your little guy misses you so very much. Love and miss you always.
Love, Mom
Julie DeMarco
May 8, 2009
Hi Son:
This Sunday is Mothers Day - my first one without you. I miss you so very much. I'm only glad you are no longer in pain. Please watch over all of us. Little John loves and misses you so much. In June it will be his first Fathers Day without you but I'm sure you know you are always in his heart. I love and miss you always.
MOM
Julia DeMarco
January 21, 2009
Hi Son: It is now 5 months you are gone and missed so very much. Your "little guy" misses you and speaks of his Daddy so often. When I have my alone time I sit and remember you growing up and I end up crying. I love you sweetheart, always have, always will. Please watch over us. One day we will be together again. Love you always, MOM
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JULIE DEMARCO
November 24, 2008
11/24/08
HI SON: HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN ! TODAY YOU ARE 49 YEARS OLD. YOUR SON MISSES YOU SO MUCH. IT IS SO HARD GETTING THRU EACH DAY. PLEASE WATCH OVER ALL OF US. SO MANY PEOPLE LOVE AND MISS YOU.
MOM
Julie DeMarco
September 9, 2008
John: It is one month you are gone and you are missed and loved by so many people. Your little boy misses you so much. There are no words to express how a mother feels at a time like this. Memories float through my mind of when you were a little boy, a teenager, a young man, a husband and then a daddy. God took you home with him to a happier place.
You suffered so much - my only peace is that you are no longer suffering. Please Son watch over all of us. We all love and miss you terribly. MOM
Kim Clancy
September 7, 2008
MFC - I have one last day to sign this babe, I hadn't yet for reasons of which I know you are aware of. But as I read everyone's notes to you I feel I needed that one last somewhat of a chance to "talk" you. We had our ups and downs Babe as most people do, but as I told you on your last day, I'm glad we stuck it out and I'm so glad I was able to make your last days as comfortable as possible and to hold you as you took your last breath. I always knew that there was a heaven but you confirmed it for me when you sent me you're "sign" that we talked about years ago and we will be together there again someday. I miss you - Love You Forever and Ever , xoxoxox SBW p.s , Bailey , Jenna , Sarah ,Ashley and George all miss you too and of course Mom - we went to camp last week - and it just wasn't the same, we'll never forget our fishing trips , you always made everything fun . Well I hate to stop writing now, it seems so final, but I guess I have to. love you again - bye babe
Phil Speranza
August 21, 2008
John was the brother I never met. We were both Yankees-Beatles Fans and webmasters. He was generous and fun and we both shared the same sense of humor and brain at times. I will miss our online chats. My best goes out to the Demarco family. Please don't let the website die along with our friend. There has to be someone out there to keep it and John memory alive. God Bless you John you will be missed.
Joseph Bongiorno
August 16, 2008
Hey Big Guy
Thanks for being a great friend. Your going being missed more than anything. Tiger games won't be the same without you. Thanks for those passes. I still can't believe your gone i wish i got to talk you for one last time. Miss you Buddy
Beth and Adah The Egal Girls
August 16, 2008
John
words can't explain how you touched our lives. No matter how bad your day was going you always made us come first. When we were sick you would bring tea and soup to make us feel better. Coming into work early to be our "fix it Man" there was nothing you could'nt fix. our long talks about everything good, bad. silly and sad you always had a way of making things better. Remember just 2 weeks ago you came into the office and realized you forgot to put your beer in the frig we ran around the office to find you a cooler and ice so your beer would be cold for after the game. By the way thanks for the season passes to the tigers you were always at the gate to greet us with that big tiger smile. The strangest thing happen the other i went to play your cd and it would'nt play was this a sign from you? You were a great friend and person you will always have that special place in our heart. No matter were you are you will always be loved and missed. Your hugs and smile will live on in us forever.
ELAINE NEER
August 15, 2008
TO JOHNS FAMILY WHO REALLY LOVED HIM, JOHN WAS THE BEST FRIEND I MET HIM WHILE HE WAS A COURIER FOR FOX AND I WORKED IN DR EGALS OFFICE. HE ALWAYS BRIGHTENED MY DAY WITH A JOKE OR JUST BY SMILING. WHEN I LEFT THE OFFICE DUE TO MY HUSBANDS ILLINESS JOHN STIL KEPT IN TOUCH WITH ENCOURAGING WORDS. WHEN MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER JOHN CALLED . JOHN IS THE BEST. GOD TOOK A GOOD MAN HOME SAY HI TO HARVEY FOR ME LOVE AND MISS YOU
Michelle Fiore
August 14, 2008
John,
You were a great father figure in my life and granted we had our ups and downs but i still loved you. I will take good care of john john and know that he loves you and saying goodbye to you yesterday at the funeral home was hard on all of us. We know now that you are at peace and not suffering anymore.
We your real family for 17 yrs are going to miss your sense of humor and singing. Hopefully your singing the song we made up together up there. Ill personally miss the way your face lit up everytime i got u a new hockey jersey for christmas.
I love you and your grandkids miss their Pop-Pop. Rest in Peace "Dad"
Joleane Robinson
August 13, 2008
Dearest John,
I never had the chance to tell you how much you always brightened my day. Sometimes just because of your shirt, and others because of your wit. Your impersonations were "Fabulous Darling!" You were always one to entertain and surprise us!
Remember the day OSA threw you the “National John the Courier Day?” We all dressed in our brightest garb and wore Hawaiian Leis and even danced for you? These were the days buddy. The Fourth of July in the park when you announced to the entire crowd-“Jo Robinson please report to the press box.” Oh and midget typing…a coined phrase I will forever use in your honor! This is the John that your REAL family remembers you by, this is the family that stood by you no matter what!
Remember this dear friend, "Its not your first or your last breathe that counts, its all the ones in between." Kim, Jenna, Louise, AO Fox Family, Oneonta Tigers-WE are all blessed to have known you during those breathes in between. Be confident that the ones who truly knew and loved the wonderful man you were, will be celebrating your virtue this Saturday. We know your spirit is with us and we will cherish every moment!
Kim is an amazing woman! Man, its no wonder you loved her with every ounce of your being! I know you loved John John with all your heart and its an unfortunate story that you were denied the opportunity to show your son how much you really loved him. Oh and lets not forget Jenna-She has become a very strong grown up woman because of you. Congratulations man! Please know your efforts to be a wonderful dad did not fail-You were a great man, father and friend. I will forever miss you!
Joleane
Keith B
August 13, 2008
Kim,
You're love, care, and devotion for John during his illness was nothing short of saintly. He is, as we all are, lucky to have you. I'm very sorry for your loss
Doug Bushey
August 13, 2008
John,
It was a sad day to hear the news of your passing but you will never be gone you live forever in the memories of your family and friends. i thank you with all my heart for welcoming me into your family with open arms the way you did. We didnt talk much the past few years but it doesnt mean you wernt in my heart. I wish your family the best and know this one thing, no one is ever truly gone when people who care are still around, and you have plenty of people who care for you and we will all miss you greatly. =(
Robert Savio
August 12, 2008
John was my nephew and when he was a young boy, was a frequent visitor to me in Maryland. We enjoyed the drive from Brooklyn to Maryland and back and talked about everything under the sun. What a fertile mind and grand imagination he had.
Over the years, as so often happens, we drifted apart but John always held a special place in my memory.
I suppose that one can sum up his life simply by saying: 'HE DID THE BEST HE COULD." Who can ask more of anyone?
John leaves behind a lot of people who knew him and loved him, each in their own way. For those, like myself, who have a Catholic belief, I feel that he was welcomed into the afterlife by Our Lady, who will keep him in Her perpetual care.
John, you are loved and will be sorely missed but we shall meet again.
Jenna C
August 12, 2008
John was a wonderful man and a wonderful stepfather to me. He will be missed by his SBW kim and myself Jenna. All of my friends loved him dearly as well. We made him as comfortable as possible when he was passing and i know that that means the world to him. Louise was his mother in law whom he loved very much and she loved him as well. We will miss you john, visit buddy for us. We love you, I love you.
Doug and Lisa Card
August 12, 2008
to John's "Family",
We met John last summer at camp and he was a joy to be around. We will always remember him fondly as a part of our camp "family". He will be missed.
Julie DeMarco
August 12, 2008
My son, John, will be missed terribly especially by his little boy, John Thomas, who turned 10 years old one day before his daddy passed away. I pray his friends will remember him as a "great guy" who loved to have a good time. My only consolation now is that he is no longer in pain and he is in a "happier place" with his beloved Nana and Gramps. please keep my son in your prayers.
A BROKEN HEARTED MOM -
JULIE DEMARCO
OMELIA FAMILY
August 12, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Laura Lee (Emmett)
August 12, 2008
Dear Mary, Julie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It was a long battle but John is finally at rest in that great big baseball sky in heaven.
ann barlow
August 12, 2008
I first met John when our sons were in headstart. What a wounderful person, father and friend. I think humor was his middle name. please know we are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.
Mary DeMarco
August 12, 2008
Your family, especially your son will miss you more than you could ever realize. We love you and hope that you are at peace.
Krista Kosowsky
August 11, 2008
Felix,
This is the nickname we gave you at the pediatric clinic. You were the best courier we had. You gave us your personal cell number and always answered so pleasantly. you always smelled soo good and seemed to know when us nurses needed a hug and chocolate. You will always live in my heart and I hope in life I can be half as kind as you. I loved our conservations about music and baseball. Someday I'll be seeing you for my hug and cholate.
Tom Piselli
August 11, 2008
Yooo buddy,
Thanks for all da good times since we met in 2001. We are both Brooklyn guys, which meant we had a special bond. Though we did not know each other then, we both sat near each other in the last game at the 'old' Yankee Stadium. Funny how we both remembered the date immediately: Sept 30, 1973.
Our Friday night aol chat sessions (with an old bandmate) were legendary. Do not get ticked when I tell others the story when your band van needed a jump in Philly, I have to make your friends laugh, and it was funny eventually.... Our best Friday night was when I was able to return the favor to a certain online group. You must have spit out your Boddie's in laughter that night....
Though both Italian, we loved our pernil (Spanish roast pork shoulder) and gyros. Try not to burn down any clubs up there, like when you forgot your deep fried shrimp cooking in one of the club's kitchen here. Not sure if FDNY covers your district....
I had fun when that Vermont player came to Brooklyn after his inappropriate conduct towards your family in Oneonta. Cyclone pitcher (now with Oakland A's) Lenny DiNardo witnessed it and told you I did a great job, when you were in Keyspan later that year. Lenny said he would never act like the Vt player, when I told him the real story behind what he saw.
I will always keep your songs that you emailed me. If anyone wants them, let me know. Debbie Harry/Blondie gave him the nickname Sid, as he had a resemblance to Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols band. Thats how he got his stage name, Sid DeMaro.
Look after all of us. Have a cold Molson Brador ready for me when we meet. Cannot get them outside of Canada, but that should be no problem for you now.
Tom
Yoooooooooooooo
Carol Follett
August 11, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you and all of John's family. I had the fortune of knowing John while working for the O Yankees and O Tigers. He was a kind and gracious man who will be missed.
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