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Constantine DeMeo entered into rest on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was 88.
The son of the late Constantine and Helen (Palmerone) DeMeo, he was born in
Newburgh, NY. As a young child Constantine began working on his grandparent's
farm alongside his dear Uncle Horace Palmerone. Our Uncle Jr loved to tell us
stories about "the farm" and he fully believed that one day he would be running
the farm for the family until the NYS Thruway Authority acquired the farm. As a
teenager he also worked for F&M Auto Body and Trim Shop. After he graduated
Newburgh Free Academy in 1951, he enlisted in the US Navy serving our country
during the Korean War from 1951-1956 on the USS Coral Sea. After his Navy
service he returned home and began his career at Central Hudson Gas & Electric
which lasted 55 ½ years, retiring at age 79 ½ as Chief Electrician at the
Danskammer Plant. While working at Central Hudson he earned his AAS Degree.
Constantine was a member of the local 320 IBEW as well as the American Legion
Post 1796 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 00125. He enjoyed dining out at
locally owned restaurants and most especially enjoyed socializing with the
owners and staff. Our Uncle Jr loved to go to the Dutchess County Fair and their
shows throughout the year. His hobbies included NASCAR and watching PBS. Uncle
Jr was extremely generous to the needs of his family throughout his life, family
always came first. His love for us was immeasurable, he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his brother, Joseph J. DeMeo and his wife Diane of Surf City,
NJ; nephew, Christopher DeMeo of Russell, Kansas, nephew, Paul DeMeo and his
wife Andrea of Newburgh, niece, Cathleen Cassel and her husband Bruce of New
Windsor, nephew, Shawn DeMeo and his companion Josie Maldonado of
Washingtonville, grandnieces and grandnephews: Erin and Aaron Krutchkoff, Thomas
DeMeo, Jessica and Alexandre Galimberti, Gregory Cassel, Charles DeMeo,
Alexander DeMeo, Joseph DeMeo and Elizabeth DeMeo; beloved extended family and
cousins: Catherine DeMeo, Michael Cassel, Rosemarie Murane, Josephine
McClintock, Anne Palmerone, Arthur LaValle, Mary Grace McCue, Vincent Favoriti
and Edward Meddaugh; and many friends throughout his life. The family of
Constantine would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff on 2
North at St. Luke's Hospital for the care they showed him. Visitation will be
held 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney
Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on
Monday, September 13 at Sacred Heart Church, 301 Ann St., Newburgh. Burial with
Military Honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. At Constantine's
request, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be sent to: Nora Cronin
Presentation Academy Catholic School 69 Bay View Terrace, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Constantine DeMeo entered into rest on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was 88.
The son of the late Constantine and Helen (Palmerone) DeMeo, he was born in
Newburgh, NY. As a young child Constantine began working on his grandparent's
farm alongside his dear Uncle Horace Palmerone. Our Uncle Jr loved to tell us
stories about "the farm" and he fully believed that one day he would be running
the farm for the family until the NYS Thruway Authority acquired the farm. As a
teenager he also worked for F&M Auto Body and Trim Shop. After he graduated
Newburgh Free Academy in 1951, he enlisted in the US Navy serving our country
during the Korean War from 1951-1956 on the USS Coral Sea. After his Navy
service he returned home and began his career at Central Hudson Gas & Electric
which lasted 55 ½ years, retiring at age 79 ½ as Chief Electrician at the
Danskammer Plant. While working at Central Hudson he earned his AAS Degree.
Constantine was a member of the local 320 IBEW as well as the American Legion
Post 1796 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 00125. He enjoyed dining out at
locally owned restaurants and most especially enjoyed socializing with the
owners and staff. Our Uncle Jr loved to go to the Dutchess County Fair and their
shows throughout the year. His hobbies included NASCAR and watching PBS. Uncle
Jr was extremely generous to the needs of his family throughout his life, family
always came first. His love for us was immeasurable, he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his brother, Joseph J. DeMeo and his wife Diane of Surf City,
NJ; nephew, Christopher DeMeo of Russell, Kansas, nephew, Paul DeMeo and his
wife Andrea of Newburgh, niece, Cathleen Cassel and her husband Bruce of New
Windsor, nephew, Shawn DeMeo and his companion Josie Maldonado of
Washingtonville, grandnieces and grandnephews: Erin and Aaron Krutchkoff, Thomas
DeMeo, Jessica and Alexandre Galimberti, Gregory Cassel, Charles DeMeo,
Alexander DeMeo, Joseph DeMeo and Elizabeth DeMeo; beloved extended family and
cousins: Catherine DeMeo, Michael Cassel, Rosemarie Murane, Josephine
McClintock, Anne Palmerone, Arthur LaValle, Mary Grace McCue, Vincent Favoriti
and Edward Meddaugh; and many friends throughout his life. The family of
Constantine would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff on 2
North at St. Luke's Hospital for the care they showed him. Visitation will be
held 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney
Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on
Monday, September 13 at Sacred Heart Church, 301 Ann St., Newburgh. Burial with
Military Honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. At Constantine's
request, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be sent to: Nora Cronin
Presentation Academy Catholic School 69 Bay View Terrace, Newburgh, NY 12550. 