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Thomas DeMita Obituary
Thomas P. DeMita, "Tom" age "39", of Akron, Ohio, died on June 20, 2018.
He was born in Akron on March 12, 1935, the son of the late Thomas and Lydia (nee DiMascio) DeMita.
Those honored to call him father are, Rebecca Higgins, Kimberly (Tom) Sain, David (Gayle) Bird, Colleen (Brett) Padgett, Jennifer (Mike) Mercer, and Roger (Erin) Bird; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; his brother also survives,
Jerry F. (Sandy) DeMita.
Other than his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife, Florence on September 27, 2011.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, where Pastor
Diane Richmond will celebrate Tom's life.
Family and friends are invited to attend not only the services on Monday but calling hours on Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 2 - 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in Tom's memory.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerAkron.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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carol wiesen
September 1, 2021
My deepest belated sympathies for the DeMita family. I knew Tom from Nabisco. He was such a nice man, and a man of good humor. I remember he liked HOT peppers. He would take a bite of one and his head would actually sweat ! R.I.P. Tom.
June 25, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. John 6:40.
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
June 24, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
TJ
June 23, 2018
May the God of peace give comfort, support and bless the family during this difficult time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rom.15:33.
E C
June 23, 2018
Please accept my condolences as you remember the life of a much loved friend and relative. John 3:16
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