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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
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1936 - 2016 (79 years)