Salvatore Joseph DeMarco

Joe DeMarco was a true renaissance man. It's an honor owning one of his splendid paintings. RIP Sir.

It was a privilege to know Joe even by email and I shall miss his input to the MAvAS magazine.

David Bates. Editor of the magazine of the Manchester Aviation Art Society(UK)

I am saddened to hear the news of Joe's passing. I wish I had kept in touch with him sooner. Joe hired me into the art department at AAI back in 1978 and became my mentor for several years. I can still remember how incredibly intelligent Joe was, his love for art, aviation history, mathematical challenges, computers, his amazing level of detail and accuracy that he applied to his work, and of course, his love for the coffee pot! Working with Joe, Stude, Grover, and Kalman, I swiftly became captivated with technical illustration and graphic arts. Fresh out of high school I had no clear path set before me, but my time at AAI set my life's work into motion. Reflecting on those years has shown me how fortunate I was to have worked with such a fine group of artists. Joe's direction had influenced me significantly and now nearly 35 years later I manage the creative media group for Lockheed Martin. This is a job I would do for free and I can thank Joe for that.

Bob and family,

Vivian and I send our deepest condolences on your father's passing. We never met Joe but from the many stories you told I know he was a true influence in your life and a reason you are the man you are today.

May your father's memory be with you forever.

Joe's song....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpoLOTn9b-U

Joe was a wonderful person and friend - he was an great mentor to me in my art and helped me improve several paintings .I respected his advice so much I was lucky enough to meet Joe in 2005 - he showed me Baltimore Harbor and bought me a crab- cake lunch,His kind easy going manner will always inspire to me to be like the person he was .THANKYOU JOE

Dearest Joe,
With heavy hearts we sent you home this week. You will never be forgotten, we carry your memory in our hearts. Your quick wit and shining sense of humor always made us smile. It has been an honor to be a part of the amazing life you have lived. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us as the years have passed. We will carry you in our hearts always.

Hi All,

I tried to send this around the time of the service on Tuesday but for some reason it didn't go. Probably my computer skills. Joe's were much better than mine. :-) Even though I couldn't make it on Tuesday, I was with you in spirit. I really wanted to be there but couldn't shrink the distance between us. I feel so blessed I was able to be with all of you in September. What a fun weekend and great party. I'll never forget that time spent with you. I also thought again of the story that Daddy still tells of how he put Moma and me on a train in Lynchburg to go to Baltimore when Mike was born. I was only a baby but I understand Joe met us at the train station in Baltimore and took us to spend time with Edith. I was also remembering all the times when we were kids and you guys would come to visit. What fun times those were. I am amazed I can remember that far back. And later in life, you guys always had such fun family events. I wish we had gotten to more of them. I was albe to be a part of two of Joe's birthdays--one with Moma and then the 90th with Daddy. My heart aches for all of you and I hope to see you soon. And as I walk down my hallway and look at the framed airplane prints I have, I know I have a part of Joe in my house and feel his love. Love to all of you.

A light from the family is gone 
A voice we love is stilled 
A place is vacant in the home 
Which never can be filled 

We have to mourn the loss of one 
We would've loved to keep 
But God who surely loved him best 
Has finally made him sleep 

It is very hard to express how deeply sadden I am, you will be missed!

Our thoughts and prayers are with our DeMarco cousins.

My darling dear Joe,

I am missing you. What are we to do without our beloved Joe? Truly there is a void in our lives. But I know with time the pain will not sting as bad and the void in our hearts will be filled with all the wonderful memories we will share with one another in the days to come.

I love the silent expressions of your affection. A pat on the hand, a squeeze on the shoulder and that sweet soft kiss on my cheek. I loved watching you with Edie. The two of you are a true, real life love story.

I remember on two occasions catching a private moment between you and Edie. We were on a ferry and Bob and I were sitting behind the two of you. I happened to witness you scooting closer to Edie and placing your arm around her shoulder. And I just knew what was coming next. I grabbed my camera but missed the shot! You gave her one of those wonderful shoulder squeezes.

Another time I dearly remember was when our cruise ship stopped in Florida and Bob drove us all to the beach. You and Edie did not venture out onto the sand but chose to sit on the edge of the boardwalk steps and take in the beauty from a distance. I as always with my camera in hand just barely missed capturing you giving Edie that gentle pat on the hand.

Joe, you have given me so many wonderful memories to cherish. Your example of marriage and parenting has given me a wonderful husband in your son Bob and father to my children Wallace and Amy.

May you have peace in the arms of Our Lord.

Love, Linda

Did you ever meet someone who just made a huge impression on you that was Uncle Joe, in our last few emails he told me if you want to share my 95th birthday(we had the same birthday)do not send me political emails, I detest them, I responded Yes Sir, I will not risk that!!!

From another of his many internet friends and fellow artists, my deepest sympathy to all Joe's family and friends,
Thank you for all your help and encouragement Joe, I will sort that land out, I promise!

Dear Bob,

I send my deepest aympathy to you and your family. I can only say what a great guy your dad was and only wish I had known him earlier, much earlier. Charles Thompson

"Soar, eat ether, see what has never been seen: depart, be lost, / But Climb"
- Edna St. Vincent Millay

To Aunt Eadie, Mike and Marie, Bob and Linda, we keep you firmly in our hearts. We love you Uncle Joe.

Dear Edie, My thoughts are with you and your family. I never met Joe personally but I am both grateful and privileged to have had regular e-contact over the last ten years. I have lost a good friend.

Our deepest sympathy to family & friends. May your hearts heal from your loss today with the warmest memories of yesterday.

Mr. DeMarco & Family,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Bob,
Condolences to you and your family from mine. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dad,
So many, many, times over the years I have thought how fortunate I was (and all of us were) to have you here for so long. What a blessing to be able to call you, see you, take you places, whatever, right into your 90s. You lived life to the fullest, flying into your 60s, water skiing in your 70s and your first computer at 80! You accomplished so much in your life. You were a great father and friend, I am truly blessed. I loved it last week when you told me I was a bad kid, I knew I touched your heart! The heart of our family has passed but we will go on until we meet again. We traveled to the Grand Canyon but you were not able to see it until last Friday, for that I am happy. I love you Dad.

From a fellow artist - "Farewell dear friend". You will remain in memories with great affection, and the highest regard for the advice so freely given of your artistic skills. Sympathy to Edith and Bob, and all the DeMarco family - your sorrows are shared.

Bob,

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. The words to offer comfort at a time like this are difficult to find. May all your family be warmed by the memory of such a fine man. He loved his family, he was given artistic gifts that he enjoyed throughout his life, and most assuredly he passed on his strategy for life to his children and grandchildren. Try to honor your father's memory by utilizing the life lessons that he taught you throughout his life and be comforted now to know that he is at peace in the hands of God.

To a great friend n neighbor u will be very very missed we love u mr Joe

I was never fortunate enough to meet Joe in person but came to know him in connection with his APM program through the wonders of e-mail and the Internet .
I will forever treasure the aviation prints he kindly sent me.
A truly gifted artist and loyal friend who will be sorely missed .
My sincere condolences to his family.

Dear Bob,

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know he meant a lot to you and that there's nothing that can be said to give you comfort in this difficult time.

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. May God fill you and yours with love, strength, and peace. May your father's memory be eternal.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Uncle Joe showed us the proper way to eat spaghetti!! There is an art to it you know!! We love you!!

My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Bob, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Deb and Dennis and family.

Condolences from the staff of Schimunek Funeral Homes.