Paul M DeMayo passed away on June 5, 2025. He was 85 years old.
Paul was born and raised in Malden and spent the majority of his life there. The city always had a special place in his heart. He spent his youth growing up in the Edgeworth neighborhood surrounded by family and friends that would remain with him for a lifetime. He was a member of Malden High’s class of 1958, and while playing football during that time his kicking skills earned him the nickname of “The Golden Toe”.
He was a proud veteran of the US Army serving in the First Recon Squadron 14th Armored Cavalry and performed border duty between the US and USSR in Germany during the Cold War. He spent his early working years in local shipyards, primarily at General Dynamics in Quincy MA. And he spent his later working years at Massport at Logan Airport, where he retired from in 2013.
Paul was an avid football fan and had the honor of coaching many Malden youth in the Pop Warner program. He was always eager to attend high school football games, especially if his grandsons were playing. While he would never be considered a chef, he was famous among many for his pasta fazoul. It truly had a cult following! Never one to shy away from a crowd, Paul was often the life of the party wherever he went. He loved telling and hearing jokes and sharing a great meal and a laugh with family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
Paul was pre-deceased by his brother Donald DeMayo (1988) and his son Paul E DeMayo (2005). He is survived by his son Michael DeMayo and his wife Heidi of Peabody MA, his son Donald DeMayo and his wife Dina of Concord MA, and his daughter Diane Pellegrino and her husband John of Medford MA. He is also survived by his grandchildren William, Eric, Avrie, Ryan, Evan, and Paul as well as his brother Frank DeMayo and his wife Janet of Lynn MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Paul’s life will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden on Friday June 13th at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. (Please go directly to Church). Visiting hours will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday June 12th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Disabled Veterans at https://www.help.dav.org