David J. Demarco

SCOTIA – David J. DeMarco, 85, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013. Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Peter and Theresa DeMarco. Mr. DeMarco lived in Scotia for over fifty years. He was a sergeant in the United States Air Force. After the military, he worked as an apprentice at the Watervliet Arsenal working as a machinist for many years before he retired. After his retirement, David worked for Scotia-Glenville Schools. He enjoyed woodworking and especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.


David was the beloved husband of Anne DeMarco until her passing in 1972. He is the devoted father of Peter and Michael (Kimberly) DeMarco and the cherished grandfather of Madeleine and Jeannine DeMarco and Michael Angelo and Jordan Anne DeMarco. He is the loving brother of Ervin and his wife Clara, Gloria and the late Helen. Also surviving is his niece, Theresa, and his nephews, Carl, Ross, John and David.


Funeral services will be Monday, January 6th at 10:30 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of David J. DeMarco.