David Demo
August 21, 1948 - January 24, 2026
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David Demo
David Demo, 77 of Raleigh, N.C. died on January 24, 2026, at Transitions Hospice after a tiring five-year journey with dementia. He was a loving husband to his wife Pauline, a beloved brother to his sister Susan, and an amazing uncle to his nieces and nephews.
He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Adeline and Andrew Demo. He went to Johnstown High School where he was very active in his high school band. He attended The University of Pittsburgh and Lehigh University earning a civil engineering degree, a master's degree in engineering, and an MBA. He was a Professional Engineer, licensed in five states here in the U.S. His work experience has taken him around the world to work on construction projects such as stadiums, airports, malls, and mass transit systems in Buffalo, NY, Raleigh, NC, and Los Angeles, CA.
Pauline and Dave were married in 1978 and spent 47 wonderfully happy years together. He enjoyed traveling and had visited many different countries while pursuing his career and traveling with Pauline for pleasure during his retirement.
He also enjoyed playing golf with his "Holy Hackers" church group. He was an active member of the
Knights of Columbus for many years. His passions were oil and watercolor painting, putting together jig-saw puzzles, mastering many card games with neighbors, and traveling to visit family and friends all over the US and Europe.
He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate Pauline, his devoted sister Susan, brothers-in-law Joe and Bob, sister-in-law Dawn and many cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews with whom he was very close.
A mass and memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Feb 27, 2026, at St Raphael Catholic Church, 5801 Falls of Neuse Rd in Raleigh, North Carolina 27609.
Due to construction taking place at St. Raphel, livestreaming will NOT be available online, apologies for this unforeseen construction issue.
We are all especially grateful to Transitions Life Care Hospice, Wake Med Hospital, UNC Hospital, and Brookdale Senior Living Chapel Hill Road Cary, for all the special attention and care given to Dave, as well as the lifelong friendships which developed.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of David to: Transitions Life Care, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 OR SPCA of Wake County 200 Petfinder Lane Raleigh, NC 27603-6075
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Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM
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Dawn Majcher planted 5 trees in memory of David Demo . - February 11, 2026
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February 21, 2026
A wonderful person and a wonderful treasured friend ! We are so fortunate to have known David , and will cherish many happy and special memories... Buffalo, Florida ,and Raleigh May he be at peace Rosalie and Tom Williamsville NY
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February 08, 2026
David and I called each other brother.We had many wonderful times golfing,playing cards, dining out or just visiting. He was a loving, caring friend and we both will miss him terribly but his memory lives forever in our hearts. Rest in peace dear friend.
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February 04, 2026
Dave Demo faithfully served the Knights of Columbus, Council 9880 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church as the Financial Secretary for many years. He was one of the original "Holy Hackers" who participated in our golf tournament. I am the present Grand Knight and did not know him before he took ill. I did have the opportunity to visit with him and Pauline while in his late decline; Pauline's commitment and love for Dave was inspiring.
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February 03, 2026
Aunt Pauline, this is a beautiful tribute to Uncle David. I will always remember him as an uncle that was always active, fun and wanting to stay up late playing Mexican Domninos! He was happy and loving to us all. God Bless, and I love you, Michelle
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