Vincent James DeMarco

The family of Vincent James DeMarco is saddened to announce his passing on January 16th, 2021. He was 86 years old and will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Vincent DeMarco was born on November 29, 1934 to Helen and Frank DeMarco in Chicago, IL. Vince had many people who helped raise him into the strong man we all knew and loved. His wonderful Mother Helen, Grandma Garris, Aunt Veda, Uncle Art, Aunt Mary, and Uncle Wally were just a few influential mentors in his life. Vincent's childhood was full of fun and mystery. He shared funny stories of Al Capone's friendly visits to his home where he would place two guns on the kitchen table when he arrived, while Vince ran around in a cowboy outfit from his Uncle Art that he refused to take off. He also spoke of his first job where he worked as a little boy for years at his Aunt Rose's family store delivering packages. He never knew what he was delivering and at one point was even shot at while doing it, but it all contributed to him gaining a strong work ethic and zest for life at a young age. Vince always excelled in school. He maintained a high GPA, played the trumpet in his High school band, and graduated Gage Park High School with honors. Vince joined the Air Force after high school where he maintained the engines of the fighter planes during the Korean War. He played the trumpet every morning when they raised the flag. When he returned from the Korean War he married his High school sweetheart, Jennie Fosco. He would always tell us how he worked 3 jobs while going to college and earning his degree from Illinois University. Vince and Jennie created a full life with 5 wonderful children - Steven, Joy, Tina, Lori and Jeffrey. Vince and Jennie went their separate ways after 18 years, but Vince always loved his family and worked hard to provide all that he could. He climbed the ladder at Admiral/Whirlpool, getting many promotions and securing a lifelong devotion to his work. Vince later met and marrie d Eva and they enjoyed a beautiful life together for 18 years. Vince then entered into the single life and pursued many of the passions from his younger life: running, swimming, cycling, playing the trumpet, golfing, fishing off his dock, and dancing. Once retired he enjoyed reading, cooking, and socializing; he would go to the Moose lodge every Friday night to dance with his longtime girlfriend, Mae Turner. Vince had a life full of love, adventure, and family. His great sense of humor, charismatic personality, and bold honesty are just a few of the things that have resulted in countless unforgettable memories and stories that all who knew him can fondly look back on. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Frank DeMarco, beloved Grandma Garris, Jennie DeMarco, Steven J DeMarco, Adam DeMarco,Carmen DeMarco and many amazing Aunts and Uncles. Vince is survived by his daughters Joy DeMarco, Tina Divito, Lori Wieszchowski (Nick Stevens), and his son Jeff DeMarco (Sally); grandchildren Steven (Jessica) DeMarco Jr., Jennifer (Brandon) Brown, Michael (Courtney) Wieszchowski, Christina (Andrew) Perea, Nicole (Devan) Bosquet, Christopher Wieszchowski, Robert (Teresa) Divito Jr., Vincent Divito, Aimee Nichols, Hailee Nichols, Brandon (Christy) Favia, Jason (Tiffany) Favia, Robert Patterson, Dominick DeMarco and 16 great-grandchildren. Please click here to attend the service livestream.