John J. DeMarco, 84 of Medford formerly of Somerville died Tuesday after a long illness in the Bedford VA Bedford, MA.
Born in Chelsea, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Nolfo) DeMarco. John was a Human Resource Specialist, for 20 years employed by Ft. Devens and retired in 1979. He was a late U.S. Navy veteran of WW II from 1943 to 1945. Mr. DeMarco was a member of the Arlington Mens Club, and the Vittori-Rocci Italian American War Veterans Post 56 in Beverly.
Beloved husband of Ann (Schifano). Devoted father of John F. DeMarco, and Karen Porter both of Meford. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Lia and Jake.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Saturday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, at 9 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 9.
Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in John’s memory to the GREEC Program, Edith Nourse Rogers, Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730-9864.