It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph E. DeMarco of Monroe, Michigan, who passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph E. DeMarco to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his wife Patricia Smallridge; and his sisters, Vittaria (Joe) and Vicki. He is survived by : his children, Louis E. DeMarco of Carol Stream, IL, JoAnn Bitz (Joe) of Monroe, Joseph A. DeMarco (Annette) of Mt Holly, N. C, John A. DeMarco (Laura) of Monroe, Robert K. DeMarco of Dallas, TX, Michael E. DeMarco (Valerie) of Paragould, AR and James P. DeMarco of Monroe; his grandchildren, Danielle Glass (Alex), Marc Bitz, Jonathan Bitz, Jenna Turner (Robert), Lindsay DeMarco, Michelle DeMarco, Sarah DeMarco, Joseph D. DeMarco, Mace DeMarco, Kennsington DeMarco and Joseph W. DeMarco; his great grandchildren, Cowen Glass, Fordham Glass, Blake Turner, Remi Turner and Malachi DeMarco; and his sister-in-law Betty Smallridge.

Memorial contributions in Joe's memory are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rupp Funeral Home