David Joseph Demko

David Joseph Demko obituary, Tampa, FL

David Joseph Demko

David Demko Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by MacDonald Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Apr. 16, 2025.

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David Joseph Demko passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13th, 2025.
David was born in Toledo, OH on October 6th, 1943. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Esther and Julius Demko, and his wife of 35 years, Rose Demko. He is survived by his significant other, Beverly Ferguson, his adopted sister, Jacqueline Ocasio, and his son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Tasha Demko.
David was a warm ray of sunshine that shone on everyone he met. He was engaging and kind, and he could talk endlessly on his favorite subjects, classic rock music, the Florida Gators and pro wrestling.
There will not be a public memorial, and the family requests donations to Suncoast Hospice Care of Palm Harbor in lieu of flowers

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