Joseph + DEMUNDA, Angela. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas DeMunda, 79, passed away Sunday, February 28 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family following a two year courageous fight with cancer. Thomas was born August 25, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Josephine (Umani) DeMunda.

Mr. DeMunda moved to Niagara Falls in 1955. He worked in construction for several years building many homes in Niagara Falls including his own and large projects such as the Earl Brydges Library and the New York State Power Authority. He graduated from Buffalo State College and shared his talent teaching Building Trades with Erie BOCES #1 for 20 years. He took great pride in his craft of fine cabinetry. Thomas made custom made cabinets of all kinds with his business Quality Cabinets.

In 1969, he married the love of his life, Mary (Ingrasci). In their 48 years of marriage they traveled through out the United States, the last 16 years they spent the winters in Florida. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and bowling, but above all loved being with his family, especially his six grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Thomas is survived by his daughters, Josie Mercurio and Angela (Joseph) Martin, six grandchildren: Olivia, Jason, and Adriana Martin, Jocelyn, Ava, and Anthony Mercurio. He is also survived by two brothers, Richard (Anita) DeMunda and Gabriel (Martha Lyon) DeMunda and four nieces, Rachel DeMunda, Christina (Dedric) Martinez, Anne DeMunda, and Maria (Mark) Hagar.

Visitation will begin Wednesday from 3 - 8 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 3rd in St. Vincent de Paul Parish at St. Leo’s Church, 2748 Military Rd. Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH . Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com

Thomas married INGRASCI, Mary in 1967. Mary (daughter of INGRASCI, Onofrio and GIARRIZZO, Josephine) was born about 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Nov 2021 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary DeMunda, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Onofrio and Josephine (Giarrizzo) Ingrasci; and loving wife of the late Thomas DeMunda who she married in 1967.
Mary graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1949 and received her Bachelor’s degree from D’Youville College in 1953. The following year, she earned her Master’s degree in Teaching at the University of Albany. Mary was employed as a French Teacher at Gaskill Preparatory School and Niagara Falls High School for many years.
Mary loved traveling throughout the United States with her husband and spending the winter months in Florida. She was an excellent cook and baker, and enjoyed playing cards. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mrs. DeMunda is survived by her daughters, Josie DeMunda and Angela (Joseph) Martin; six grandchildren, Olivia, Jason, and Adriana Martin, Jocelyn, Ava, and Anthony Mercurio, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 30 from 3 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Mary’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM in St. Vincent De Paul Parish at St. Leo’s Church, 2799 Military Road Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Joseph + UMANI, Josephine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Onofrio + GIARRIZZO, Josephine. Josephine and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]