Edward Anthony DeMasi

M, #41163, b. Nov 7, 1920, d. Oct 6, 2007

Family

Francis Louise Mahoney b. Oct 5, 1920, d. May 11, 1991

Chronological Events

Birth*Nov 7, 1920 Edward Anthony DeMasi was born on Nov 7, 1920 at East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States.1,2 
Marriage*Feb 9, 1946 He married Francis Louise Mahoney, daughter of Thomas Harold Mahoney and Florence Ruth Lucia, on Feb 9, 1946.3 
Death*Oct 6, 2007 Edward Anthony DeMasi died on Oct 6, 2007, at age 86 at Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States.2 
ObituaryOct 7, 2007  OBITUARY: PLYMOUTH - Edward A. DeMasi Jr., 86, of Plymouth, died Saturday, Oct. 6. He was the husband of the late Frances L. (Mahoney) DeMasi.

Mr. DeMasi was raised in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School, Class of 1938. He was a member of a pet project of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Civilian Construction Corp., Company 1171 in North Adams. He entered into the U.S. Marines and served in the 4th Marine Division during World War II. He was a survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Mr. DeMasi lived his married life in Quincy and worked for Boston Edison for 36 years. After his retirement in 1985, he moved to Plymouth. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in North Quincy and of Blessed Kateri Tekakwith Church in Plymouth.

He is survived by five sons, Edward A. DeMasi of Plymouth, Ralph M. DeMasi of Ayer, Joseph G. DeMasi of Florida, Michael DeMasi of Brockton and Steven DeMasi of Gardner; six daughters, Joan Marie Whiffen of Hanson, Susan DeMasi of Quincy, Paula Frizzell of Plymouth, Denise DeMasi of Plymouth, Diane Pineo of Brockton and Michelle DeMasi- Gatchell of Rhode Island; three brothers, Alfred of California, Warren of Wakefield and Lido DeMasi of Medford; two sisters, Concetta Reagan of Medford and Olga Lepordo of California; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his companion, Ida Clark. He was the brother of the late Mario and Ralph DeMasi.

A funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Church, 140 South Meadow Road, Plymouth. Burial was in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Blessed Kateri Church, 140 S. Meadow Road, Plymouth, MA 02360.

Visit www.shepherdfuneralhome.com for information.

Published in the Plymouth Bulletin (MA) - Thursday, October 11, 2007.2
 
Burial*Oct 10, 2007 He was buried on Oct 10, 2007 at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 72766632.4 

Military *

 

Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in World War 2.

 

Citations

  1. [S79] Gravestones - Find-A-Grave.com, online at findagrave.com.
  2. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  3. [S713] Personal Knowledge - Davis, Linda, online at e-mail address.
  4. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves, #79.