Donald D. Demasi
May 3, 2016
DONALD D. DEMASI – of Woburn. Beloved father of Patrick Demasi and his wife Melissa, Thomas Demasi and his fiancee Lindsey, Domenick Demasi, Jeanne Centrella and Tanya Demasi. Devoted grandfather of Angelina and Marco Centrella and Leah, Ranen, Samuel and Matthew Demasi. Cherished brother of Joyce Kreimer, Jean Hunt, Thomas Demasi and his wife Janice and John Demasi and his wife Marie. He was predeceased by his parents, John J. and Lucy M. (Garbino) Demasi. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 13th at noon in Woodbrook Cemetery, 100 Salem Street, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on Thursday, May 12th from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. Remembrances may be made in Donald’s memory to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.
OBITUARY:
Donald D. Demasi, a lifelong resident of Woburn, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 3rd in Danvers. He was sixty seven years of age.
Raised and educated in Woburn, Mr. Demasi was proud lifelong resident of the city. He worked for many years as a newspaper printer both locally and in Boston. When he was not working, he could be found fishing; one of his favorite pastimes. Donald spent many hours fishing local ponds and lakes but especially enjoyed trips on Boston Harbor. He was a passionate pool player and would take on any and all challengers. A wonderful cook, he took great pleasure in cooking for his family and friends but in particular, he liked to cook with his grandchildren.
A true family man, Donald always put others before himself. He was always finding ways to help his family and friends and would never hesitate to help those in need. He made those around him feel special; to know Donald was to know that you had a true friend. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Sadly, Donald was predeceased by his parents, John J. and Lucy M. (Garbino) Demasi.
He is lovingly survived by his children, Patrick Demasi and his wife Melissa, Thomas Demasi and his fiancee Lindsey, Domenick Demasi, Jeanne Centrella and Tanya Demasi. His grandchildren, Angelina and Marco Centrella and Leah, Ranen, Samuel and Matthew Demasi. Donald also leaves his siblings, Joyce Kreimer, Jean Hunt, Thomas Demasiand his wife Janice and John Demasi and his wife Marie.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 13th at noon in Woodbrook Cemetery, 100 Salem Street, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on Thursday, May 12th from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. Remembrances may be made in Donald’s memory to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.
Don was like a brother to me growing up. I remember the night his daughter, my niece, Jeanne was born. We stayed up all night for her birth and I never saw a father so in love with his baby girl. He will be sadly missed but remembered having a smile on his face like he was always happy to see you. The world has lost another great guy. Love you, Lynne
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Donnie. He was my father(Kris Hemmerdinger) best friend and a good friend to me, my kids Krista and Jake, my mother Regina and my husband Bart. He was always there for you when you needed him. We have so many good memories with him, my dad and Lucy that we will keep in our hearts forever. Rest in peace my friend,
Jodi Hogan
Don R.I.P you will always be that great man in my heart, I will always have the wonderful memories of you in ky youth of you being a good father to my cousin jeanne. I love you ole friend.you will be missed
sorry to hear about your passing rip cousin now you have no more pain and are with Mom & Dad. cousin Janie
Rest in Peace
Donnie was one of a kind. I still tell stories from him bringing in Lucy’s cake tops into work. Driving around town in the station wagon in the 70’s and working together in the printing industry. I have a book full of memories and he will be missed greatly.
Steve Gangi
So many happy memories growing up in the South End with Donnie. He was a great friend.
Candy Hearn
Will be very missed by us and a whole lot of people, remember all those Friday nites at our house eating louies pizza,good times. rufus misses you very much. love sherry