Thomas Demyon, 26 year resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of West Hills, California, was born in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania on August 6, 1927. He was as an Airplane Electronic Technician, most recently employed by MGM Grand Airline. Mr. Demyon passed away at his home on August 4, 2020, at 5:09 p.m. just two days before his 93rd birthday.
Thomas Demyon served on the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Navy during WWII from April, 1945 through July, 1946. He attained the rank of Yeoman Third Class and was awarded the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Teresa Cunningham Demyon, twelve of his fourteen children, twenty-eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and his older brother, John.
He was active in the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Van Nuys, California. He supported the National Right to Life and Priests for Life organizations.
Funeral services will be held at St. Gabriel’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, August 13th at 2:00 p.m. Military Burial will be held the following day at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada at 9:20 a.m. Funeral services arranged by Palm Eastern Mortuary.
If you wish to send an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the Rosary or a Mass said in Tom’s honor, or donations to Priests for Life, or Students for Life would be greatly appreciated
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