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Joseph Demeter Obituary
Joseph A. Demeter, 79, of Akron, died Friday, October 12, 2007.
Joe was the Caddy Master at Rosemont Country Club for 35 years and also worked at Summit County Welfare Dept. as an accountant. He was co-founder of Paradise Tree Farm.
Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas; and sister, Julie Webb. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; and their children, Joseph (Debra), Michael (Sue), James Demeter and Beth Ann (Brad) Hickson; grandchildren, Thomas, Katherine, Victoria and Henna; sisters, Margaret Demeter and Anne Latimer; sister-in-law, Marilyn Demeter; and brother-in-law, Chris Palavranoff.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 10 A.M. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 476 Mull Ave. Interment in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home COPLEY, 3475 Copley Rd, on Monday from 4 to 8 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to St. Sebastian Church 476 Mull Ave. Akron 44398-2006.
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Al Graf
October 17, 2007
Dear Nancy,
Sorry to hear about your husband. Now I know why Mike is so good at golf.
Robert Stone
October 15, 2007
We were very sorry to hear about Joe's passing. He was a kind and very caring person.
Dr and Mrs Bobert Stone
Rick Thome
October 15, 2007
Dear Demeter Family, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Joe.I send my deepest sympathy to all of you.My thoughts will be with you during this tough time.
Sprague Family
October 15, 2007
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. We find great comfort in knowing that soon death, sorrow, and mourning will be gone forever. We also find comfort in the wonderful hope of the earth soon becoming a paradise where no one will say I am sick. We hope that this has brought you encouragement and will give you hope for the future.
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Rose Yovanovich
October 15, 2007
Dear Nancy, Joey, Jimmy, Mike and Bethann,
We have had Joe and the family in our prayers for the last two months.
What wonderful memories Joe has given to all of us. We are visiting our Laura in Missouri and feel very badly that we cannot be there with you. Pleae know we are thinking of you.
With Love,
Steve and Rose Yovanovich
Helen Paige
October 15, 2007
I remember Joe as the only person who didn't laugh at me while I was taking golf lessons from Virgil at Rosemont. What a nice man!. Please know that my thoughts are with you. May he rest in peace
Helen Rabb Paige
Margo Martin
October 15, 2007
Nancy, I am so sorry that Joe died. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I am also sorry that I will not be able to go to the funeral or calling hours, but I have a previous commitment. God Bless you and the family.
Beth Randall-Dodd and James Dodd
October 14, 2007
Dear Nancy, Jim and the Demeter family:
I was so sorry to learn of Joe's/your dad's death. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sam Salem
October 14, 2007
Dear Nancy - Please allow this 1945 Kenmore High classmate of Joe to convey my deepest symnpathy on the loss of your beloved husband. Our prayers are with you and all your family. Sam Salem
Ruth Ann Struglinski
October 14, 2007
Dear Nancy and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. I pray that the happy memories that you have will give you comfort and strength.
Mike & Nancy Bishop
October 14, 2007
Dear Demeter Family,
We are so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. Our hearts go out to you. We have many fond memories of Joe and our years together at Rosemont.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers,
Jessica (Beiter) Banks
October 14, 2007
Beth - It has been a few years since elementary school, but I saw the name and wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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