Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1934
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Neil DeMaio Obituary
Highland, NY - Neil J. DeMaio, Sr, 85,of Poughkeepsie, previously a long-time Highland resident, passed away peacefully at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital on Friday, November 29, 2019. Born on June 2, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Josephine Luongo and Fred DeMaio.
Neil was a retired member of the Teamsters Local 445 and drove for several trucking companies through the years. He served overseas during the Korean War for the United States Army. A devoted grandfather, he followed his grandchildren's sporting and performing events all over the country. He adored his great grandchildren, who referred to him as "Grandpa Great." You could often find him sitting on his son's patio, enjoying a cold beer and watching the NY Yankees. He also enjoyed playing golf with his brothers and gambling at a casino.
Neil is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Neil and Roberta DeMaio of Highland, his son Steven DeMaio of Panama City, FL, his daughter Teresa DeMaio of Highland, his daughter and son-in-law Debra and John Corey of Highland and his son Michael DeMaio of Poughkeepsie. He is also survived by his devoted brother and sister in law Vincent and RoseAnn DeMaio, his grandchildren Kara DeMaio, Krista Petrosoff, Kacie DeMaio, Justin DeMaio and Francesca DeMaio, his great grandchildren Elizabeth, Mary and Catherine Petrosoff, his brother in law and sister in law Steve and Sue DiLorenzo, many nieces, nephews and cousins and his longtime friend and companion MaryAnn Birritella. In addition to his parents, Neil was predeceased by his second wife, Rosemary DiLorenzo DeMaio, his daughter Leann DeMaio (11/26/19), his grandson Kyle DeMaio, his brother Anthony DeMaio and his sister in law Marion DiLorenzo.
Per Neil's wishes, there will be no calling hours. Burial at the Cedar Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum in Newburh, NY will be private.
Arrangements under the guidance of the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., Highland, NY. For online condolences or to send the family a sympathy card, please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Neil DeMaio
Sponsored by Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home.
1 Entry
Roberta DeMaio
December 2, 2019
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Neil DeMaio's name
Memorial Events
for Neil DeMaio
Funeral services provided by:
Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home38 Main Street, Highland, NY 12528
People and places connected with Neil
Recent Obituaries
How to support Neil's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Neil DeMaio's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
