Richard "Dick" Gordon DeMato, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2019, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL following a period of failing health. Dick was born on May 31, 1944 in Rochester, NY, to the late Samuel N. DeMato and Ellen M. (Brewerton) DeMato, Dick attended State University of New York at Morrisville where he graduated with an Associate degree in electronics, and then attended Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he graduated with a Bachelors in mechanical engineering. Dick retired from Magnavox/Raytheon on June 1, 2007 after 39 years of service. In retirement, Dick enjoyed the summers on Hamilton Lake and the winters in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. In 1988, Dick received a kidney transplant at IU Medical Center. Dick was a member of Leo United Methodist Church.
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jeanette (Jeannie) Fulton DeMato; daughter, Laurie (Mark) Brumbaugh, Fort Wayne; son, Ryan DeMato (Randi Speer), Fort Wayne; son Kyle (Elizabeth) DeMato, Westfield, IN; grandson, Paul Brumbaugh (Ketmany Guenin), Greenwood, IN; his loving cat and loving grand dogs. He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth DeMato.
Services are Tuesday, May 7 at 11:00 AM at D.O. McCombs & Sons Pine Valley Funeral Home, 1320 E Dupont Road, Pastor Isaac Hopper officiating. Visitation from 6-8 PM Monday, May 6 and 9 to 11 AM Tuesday, May 7 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation or Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, FL.
