Obituary of John Michael DeMaria

DeMaria, John Michael age 72 of Totowa at rest in Wayne on May 24, 2012. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Paterson for most of his life before moving to Totowa 43 years ago. He was a Patrolman for the Paterson Police Department before retiring. Mr. DeMaria was a member of the Paterson PBA Local #1 and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Drum & Bugle Corps, Paterson. He was a member of Murph's Boys Charitable Organization. Beloved husband of the former Elaine (nee Batky) of Totowa. Loving Father of Anthony Favatella & his wife, Evelyn of Sewell, Annemarie Enoch & her husband, Glenn of Parsippany, Michele Reager & her husband, Brad of Roseville, CA, and Melanie Allgeyer & her husband, Aaron of Norway. Brother of Edward DeMaria of Jupiter, Fl, and the late Robert DeMaria (2012). Survivors include 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may call Monday 2- 4 and 7- 9 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.