John DeMare
Passed: January 19, 2022
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John DeMare
Passed: January 19, 2022
Obituary
John DeMare died peacefully on Wednesday 1/19/22 in Goodyear, Arizona at the age of 83. John was born in Rome NY, attended St. Mary’s, Saint Aloysius Academy and graduated from Niagara University class of 1960. He was hired by the US Air Force and began his lifelong career in a new technology called data processing programming! His career continued with the Department of Defense, Xerox Data Systems, DeMare Computer Systems, and Harte Hanks where he developed a system for the Penny Saver industry. Then C-Square International where he developed and marketed a system for the oil industry future traders where he traveled internationally in Europe, Asia and South America.
John married Jackie (Harrington) in 1964, a union of 57 years. They lived in Columbus Ohio, Fairport NY, Southern California and retired in Avondale Arizona. He and Jackie enjoyed traveling internationally and summers in the east with family vacations to the ocean! They enjoyed golfing, the beautiful Arizona lifestyle and a large extended family. He was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas choir since 2003 and sang in church choirs in NY and California.
John is survived by his wife Jackie, three daughters Monica Kraft (Ron), Michelle Fuoco (Brian) and Melanie Hagan, Eight Grandchildren, Lanie Fuoco (Jonathan DiPietro), Justis DeMare, Carly Kraft, Alex Fuoco, Sedona DeMare, Jordan Kraft, Ethan Hagan, Eliya Hagan one Great Grandchild Zariah, daughter of Sedona. John is also survived by his sibling Sister Rosaire Anne DeMare, sister-in-laws Joann DeMare, Patricia Murray, Pamela Tuzzolino and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son John DeMare, his parents Rosario and Anna (Marturano) DeMare, identical twin brother Rosario (Junior) and brother Peter DeMare.
A visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel located at 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, AZ on Tuesday 2/1/22 from 6:00-9:00pm. A funeral service will be held on 2/2/22 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, AZ at 1:00pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate John’s life.
17 responses to John DeMare
Barbara Rath Hoover says:
January 26, 2022
My prayers and special thoughts are going out to you, Mrs. DeMare, and to your entire family. I will always remember Mr. DeMare with a smile and twinkle in his eye. He, and you, are among my most special people who guided me in my childhood.
Love,
Barbara
Teri Hauck says:
January 27, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the family. We are so very sorry.
Amy Christiano says:
January 27, 2022
Thinking of you all during this very difficult time. May fond memories offer some comfort. Love to everyone.
Thomas Hurban says:
January 28, 2022
Reading the entries from John’s family brings back memories of both of the DeMare twins . Our Class of 60 at Niagara University was close knit and very special to us all. Although those years were quite a few years back and most us have not kept in touch with one another, the wonderful times we all shared are like yesterday. NU did a great job preparing us for the world. It is a shame to find out about each other’s success in reading obits. God’s blessings to John and his family. Dr Tom Hurban
Connie Barnes says:
January 31, 2022
I will certainly miss John, he reminded me so much of my dad, they were both Italian! I sat next to him in choir at St Thomas and I loved hearing his beautiful voice. I also got to drive him home several times from choir and get to listen to all of his stories. He was such a kind and gentle soul.