Richard R. DeMarco
March 10, 1922 - July 8, 2017
Our dad, Richard R. DeMarco, age 95, passed away on July 8, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. He will be missed beyond description.
He was born in Cumberland, Wyoming, on March 10, 1922, and grew up in the surrounding mining towns. He was our teacher, our mentor, and our friend. He was a WWII hero who helped capture the U-505, which hastened the end of the war and earned him a Presidential Unit Citation. He married Virginia C. Piz on November 6, 1948. They were founding members of St. Ambrose Parish.
He was a good man who worked hard all his life. He was honest, caring, and always willing to help. He loved his family, and he loved to hunt and fish. He tried new things, invented tools, and engineered solutions. He was the one to call when no one else could figure out how to fix something. We are grateful he is no longer in pain, but mostly we are grateful we had him in our lives. In his honor, please do at least one of the following today: help a stranger, go fishing, be patient, never do less than your best, and tell your family you love them.
Dad is survived by his two children Richard J. (LuAnn), and Carolyn Hulbert (Harry); grandkids Chelsie, Jonathan, Travis, and Michael; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to Bristol Hospice, Michele, Joan, Savannah, and Rainna, who loved dad like he was family. Special thanks to Michael, who made the last days of his life a little easier.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday August 11, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Guests are encouraged to use the complimentary valet parking on the north side of the building. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 12 at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 Redondo Avenue, Salt Lake City, where friends may call upon the family one hour prior.
In Loving Memory
I just watched the video of your dad~!! What an amazing man he was~! He was always cheerful and fun to be around, the few times I got to see him~!! I had no idea he was a decorated service man, the video was great to see the men he served with and the ships he was on. Amazing~~!! It was fun to see He and Virginia as newly weds and first starting out and building a family. Loved the pictures of his birthday cakes and candles~! I would imagine it was hard to put 95 candles on his last cake♥ God bless you all~! and now he is with Virginia and living the good life now~! Much love to you all, Jill
Jill Murdock
Taylorsville, UT
This was a very well done and moving tribute to an extraordinary man. Richard was my father's nephew but they were close in age. I have fond memories of hunting with him and my father. Richard was my confirmation sponsor and I always had the utmost respect for him. When my mother passed away in 2007 he came down to visit my father who was also failing and had very kind words for him. He said that "this day comes for everyone". Indeed it does! This man will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to Carolyn and Rick and their families.
Burt Stanga
Florence, AZ