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John DeMelfy Obituary
Born October 24, 1947, in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Pisarick) DeMelfy.
For many years, he worked as a truck salesman for Lowe and Moyer Trucks and previously worked for A.B. International Trucks and Mack Trucks.
He was a founding member of Mopar Madness of the Lehigh Valley.
Surviving with his wife are sons, Christopher DeMelfy (Betsy) of Coplay and Thomas DeMelfy (Stephanie) of Allentown; grandchildren, Natalie, Samantha, Mikayla, Carina, Casey, Cameron, Josh, Emily, Hailee, and Sevryn; brother, Anthony DeMelfy (Jane) of Allentown.
Friends and family are invited to call from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 19th at Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown and again from 10:00-11:00 AM, Thursday, October 20th followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown.
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Dave & Donna Loikits
October 19, 2022
To Sandy & Family: May we offer condolences to you on the loss of John. He was a special man. It was always a pleasure to have a talk with him. There was always something to learn. Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. Until we meet again.
Cousin Shirley and Bruce Benninger
October 19, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carol Bass
October 19, 2022
Dear Sandy and Family: I was so sorry to hear of John´s passing. My mother and I treasured their friendship during those young growing up years; we were like one family. We loved Helen and Tony, John and Anthony, were like my brothers. They were the best people and we treasured their friendship; John was such a great man.
Our sympathy and love to you all, Carol Brezovec/Bass and my mother, Caroline Rauch (94 years old).
Bonnie & Stan (Tamata) Thomasik
October 18, 2022
Dear Sandy & Family, We were so sorry to hear of John´s passing. We will miss not seeing his smiling face at the car shows! We are praying for you at this most difficult time.
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Marie Toth
October 18, 2022
Sandra & family; Sorry to have heard of John's passing. No words can ever fulfill our loss'. I'm sure he left many great memories for all. RIP John and nothing to suffer in life. I will never forget your smiles & hello's when coming and going at the Allentown Ritz.
Yvonne and Mike Tifft
October 17, 2022
Sandy and family, Deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of a wonderful, kind, and lots of fun to make blush man. We will miss seeing and talking to John at the cruises and when he visited us at our shop. We really had some great talks with him and Mike has known John for many years from Smith and Piefly. To John, Rest In Peace and keep driving that beautiful B5 blue Plymouth convertible till we all one day get together again. Prayers to you and your family.
Darlene F Heintzelman
October 17, 2022
Dear Sandy and family , Harold and I were very sadden at hearing about the passing of John. We graduated with him and after school days our paths crossed several times . He was always friendly and you could tell a very devoted family man and husband , just a really nice guy all around. We want to let you all know we are so sorry for your loss. Harold and Darlene
ROGER NEWHARD
October 17, 2022
MEET JOHN WHEN I WAS 11 WE PLAYED BASEBALL FOR THE GRANDLAWN EAGLES FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS AND HAD THIS COACH BY THE NAME OF BILL LONG HE WAS TOUGH COACH ONE DAY JOHN WAS NOT CATCHING BUT PLAYING THIRD BASE SOME HOW BILL GAVE HIM THE NAME OF HOT DOG DEMELFY TRUE STORY YEARS PASTED ALMOST 50 SAW HIM AT THE RITZ SAID TO THE WIFE I KNOW HIM YELLED OUT HOT DOG DEMELFY IT WAS HIM WE TALKED AND MET HIS WIFE SANDY GOD BLESS YOU JOHN
Stephen J Hujsa
October 17, 2022
Oh, my! This is surely sad news this morning. My deepest condolences to Sandy, family, and all the Mopar Madness Car Club. I had a vision and John carried it through for many years after I left. I am sure he will be in charge of God's classic car garage, they'll never run better or shinier. John, you'll have to start a new chapter of Mopar Madness in Heaven. Godspeed my friend.
Mike Horning
October 16, 2022
I will miss John and will pray for you. You have my sympathy.
Joe & Donna Gaal
October 16, 2022
Sandy and family,
So sorry to hear about John. We will always remember him as a true gentleman, a kind soul, and alot of fun. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mopar friends,
John DeMelfy Jr. (cousin)
October 16, 2022
Sandy, Tony & Families
My heartfelt condolences on John passing. May your memories provide comfort during this difficult time. Rest in peace cousin.
Stephen Savage
October 16, 2022
God-bless to Sandy and the family. Our family can't thank you enough for being such good friends and neighbors to my Mom and Dad. John was a special man.
jack legath
October 16, 2022
My pinaccle and lunch buddy when we worked at Mack trucks. John was not only a co worker but a friend to all. Rest in peace Buddy.
Mr & Mrs Russel Held Jr
October 15, 2022
Sandy, Tommy and family,
Our hearts are broken. Never expected to see this sweet angel of a man listed here. Sandy, Rusty and I are thinking of you and our hearts hurt for you and the family. We love you ! So wish we could of gotten one last hug from him, or to see that genuine smile of his. saw you two not too long ago.. If there is anything we can do for you, do not hesitate to ask ! John was one of a kind. We will miss him immensely ! We are so very sorry.
Hugs to you,
Love Rusty and Deana Held
Sandy Grim
October 15, 2022
Dearest Sandy, Chris/Betsy, Tom/Stephanie, Mikayla, Carina, Anthony/Jane and everyone in the DeMelfy families: My deepest heartfelt sorrow with the loss of John. Lamont and I always felt so close to you and your family from the very start in 1989. That makes 33 yrs of Mopar Madness and friendship years! We worked the cruises and we traveled to cruises and met many people along the way which are here today and those that have since gone home. So much history; so many memories we could have written a book but who had the time!!! I will keep on cherishing the good memories as I am sure you will too. We knew this time was coming and you are not alone. Take your time; grieving is a process. Remember that John not only enjoyed mopars but he also liked gardening, (flowers and vegetables). Remember the good times you had in the pool! Our loving Lord will give you comfort now and always.
Love you all and I'll see you soon,
Sandy Grim
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Clint & Carol Hulme
October 15, 2022
Spoke to John at the last cruise he attended we believe. He was the usual friendly and funny John. This is a real loss. Our sincere condolences to Sandy and family.
Dennis and Linda Harris
October 14, 2022
We spoke with John this past June at the Mopar Cruise in Macungie. We had not seen each other for over 30 years. We met in the Early Days of Mopar Madness. He remembered me. A true gentleman. Rest in Peace my Mopar friend. Condolences to the family.
Sal Barcenas
October 14, 2022
So sorry for your loss sandy and family we will miss Jhon Rest In Peace
Damian kaczmar
October 14, 2022
Sandy I am so sorry for you loss he was such a gentleman you got are support So sorry for your loss may John rest in peace
Phil Brink
October 14, 2022
So sorry Sandy and Family on your Loss of your husband and father. He was one of a kind . I we will so dearly miss seeing him at car cruises The Ritz and other restaurants. RIP John
Shelly Grim Scovens
October 14, 2022
Dear Sandy and family,
Vern and I are deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. We will always remember him as such a kind, funny, gentle man who loved his family very, very much. He was a true friend to my father and mother for so many years. We always enjoyed seeing and talking with him at any function (typically at a cruise) or casual. He will be greatly missed, though I know my dad welcomed him home with open arms! I'm sure the two of them are already talking about cars again.
Much love and condolences to the whole Demelfy family.
Sincerely,
Shelly (Grim) and Vern Scovens
Tina Baum
October 14, 2022
Sandy, Chris and Tom and families. I´m so sorry to learn of Johns passing. John was one of the nicest people. I will always remember his calmness and guidance to the boys when he coached baseball. Prayers for all of you. John, Rest In Peace.
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