by Chaps » Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:30 pm
IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY DEMAIO SR.
One of Peterstown’s own has recently passed. Anthony Michael DeMaio, Sr. was called home on November 20, 2010. He was born and raised in Elizabeth on Fourth Avenue, and for the past 30 years has resided in Clark, NJ. Anthony was 69 years old, the youngest of 8 children. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline (nee Merlo) DeMaio of 47 years, cherished daughters Michele DeMaio, Maryellen Foley and her husband Scott, Son Anthony, Jr. and his wife Keara DeMaio, his adoring grandchildren Jacqueline, Rachel and Vivienne, his sisters Rose Moyle, Margaret Dominick and Carmella Cikonovich. He was pre deceased by his parents Marie Gagliardo and Salvatore DeMaio, his sister Mary Carberry and brothers, Ross, Vincent and Sal DeMaio. He will be missed and remembered by his much loved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Anthony’s maternal grandfather Vincent Gagliardo was the founder of the St. Rocco’s feast originating in 1930 and continued in Peterstown for many years, he passed away in 1956. It was continued by the American Italian Cultural Society; it became a source of pride to our Italian community each year on August 16th. People still remember the good times at the feast and the richness of their Italian culture.
Mr. Gagliardo built a chapel in his home with a shrine of St. Rocco which today is still visible from the street. It is perched on the ground floor window overlooking Fourth Avenue.
Anthony was a man of strong sense of family; he had great honor and values. He was a union man and a member of Laborers Local 394 for over 40 years. In 1982 his dream of owning his own company came true, and
Anthony Michael DeMaio, Sr. 1941 - 2010
he became the owner of the W.D. Snyder Construction Company, his company was built on a “can do” spirit, a hand shake, fairness and equality, he was always willing to help someone in need with a sincere and genuine kindness, never afraid to tackle a problem, he never gave up, he was a courageous man and a true gentleman. If Anthony was your friend, he was your friend forever; he was a much loved community leader, a member of the Ribera Club and the Old Timers Club in Elizabeth. He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Elizabeth.
He touched many lives during his lifetime he “did it his way” and his legacy will live on. He always believed it was so important to take care of one another and love one another. He will be sadly missed by all. May you rest in peace dear “Shoes” until we all meet again. God bless you forever. We’ve been truly blessed to have you in our lives.
You all probably know about "Soft Shoe", but here is the obit put in the Peterstown community paper. I thought B might appreciate this.
IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY DEMAIO SR.
One of Peterstown’s own has recently passed. Anthony Michael DeMaio, Sr. was called home on November 20, 2010. He was born and raised in Elizabeth on Fourth Avenue, and for the past 30 years has resided in Clark, NJ. Anthony was 69 years old, the youngest of 8 children. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline (nee Merlo) DeMaio of 47 years, cherished daughters Michele DeMaio, Maryellen Foley and her husband Scott, Son Anthony, Jr. and his wife Keara DeMaio, his adoring grandchildren Jacqueline, Rachel and Vivienne, his sisters Rose Moyle, Margaret Dominick and Carmella Cikonovich. He was pre deceased by his parents Marie Gagliardo and Salvatore DeMaio, his sister Mary Carberry and brothers, Ross, Vincent and Sal DeMaio. He will be missed and remembered by his much loved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Anthony’s maternal grandfather Vincent Gagliardo was the founder of the St. Rocco’s feast originating in 1930 and continued in Peterstown for many years, he passed away in 1956. It was continued by the American Italian Cultural Society; it became a source of pride to our Italian community each year on August 16th. People still remember the good times at the feast and the richness of their Italian culture.
Mr. Gagliardo built a chapel in his home with a shrine of St. Rocco which today is still visible from the street. It is perched on the ground floor window overlooking Fourth Avenue.
Anthony was a man of strong sense of family; he had great honor and values. He was a union man and a member of Laborers Local 394 for over 40 years. In 1982 his dream of owning his own company came true, and
Anthony Michael DeMaio, Sr. 1941 - 2010
he became the owner of the W.D. Snyder Construction Company, his company was built on a “can do” spirit, a hand shake, fairness and equality, he was always willing to help someone in need with a sincere and genuine kindness, never afraid to tackle a problem, he never gave up, he was a courageous man and a true gentleman. If Anthony was your friend, he was your friend forever; he was a much loved community leader, a member of the Ribera Club and the Old Timers Club in Elizabeth. He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Elizabeth.
He touched many lives during his lifetime he “did it his way” and his legacy will live on. He always believed it was so important to take care of one another and love one another. He will be sadly missed by all. May you rest in peace dear “Shoes” until we all meet again. God bless you forever. We’ve been truly blessed to have you in our lives.
You all probably know about "Soft Shoe", but here is the obit put in the Peterstown community paper. I thought B might appreciate this.