Thomas Anthony DeMarco
September 22, 1951 ~ September 25, 2010
Thomas A. DeMarco, Jr., 59, passed away on September 25, 2010. He was born September 22, 1951 in Toms River, New Jersey, son of Marie DeMarco-Stout of Cary, NC and the late Thomas A. DeMarco, Sr. of Raleigh.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Nicole DeMarco and her husband, Jason Mathison of Alexandria, VA, and his son, Thomas Anthony DeMarco, III, of Burlington, NC, as well as his sisters, Joan Robertson of Wendell, NC, and Nanci DeMarco of Cary, NC. Affable and animated, he also leaves behind extended family, his companion Michele Parker and countless friends.
After graduating from North Carolina State University, Tom worked as an industrial engineer for Abbott Labs and then Hospira for 29 years. He was an avid golfer and spent countless weekends at Birchwood Country Club-including the morning of the day he later passed away. Over the years, he was a dedicated father, from serving as coach of his son's little league team to giving his daughter late night advice on home repair.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Tom DeMarco will be 6:00p.m. Monday, September 27, 2010 in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends and relatives after the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 5216, Glenn Allen, Virginia 23058-5216.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 9/27, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
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Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, worked with Tom at Abbott for many years. Last time I Saw Tom was in Target, we talked for a while and it was good to see him. I knew he had been sick but he was looking well that day. May God Bless, you will always have fond memories!
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Always enjoyed working with Tom at Abbott, and also enjoyed many golf rounds at Birchwood with him also. I’m sure he’ll be missed greatly at HSP. All the best to his family and friends, and may he rest well.
Ava, Anthony and Nicole — We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s sudden passing. We always think of him and give him a toast on August 1 since that is the day that he introduced us. We will continue with our tradition in his honor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much Love – Donna and Phil