MATTHEW DE MUSIS OF PELICAN POINTE DRIVE HAS PASSED AWAY
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THIS INFORMATION
FROM PAT KENNEDY
DE MUSIS, MATTHEW "BABE"September 2, 2009
Matthew Charles “Babe” DeMusis, 79, of Harbour Village, Branford died peacefully Sept. 2, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family, losing his valiant battle with cancer. He was the husband of Ethel Vanacore Demusis. Born in New Haven Nov. 19, 1929, he was the son of the late Angelo Charles and Rose Magliaro DeMusis. He graduated from Admiral Billiard Academy in 1948 and went to work in the family business, Charlie’s Tire Repair. In 1953, he married his loving wife of 56 years, Ethel Vanacore. He entered the US Army , also in 1953, and served for several years, earning two service medals, before returning to the family business. He retired in 1991 and helped Ethel in her business, Lynn’s Deli in Branford until they both retired in 1995. He was a member of the Branford Elks Club. He enjoyed retirement, traveling with his wife and family, playing poker with his Friday night club, fishing, cooking, fine dining, and, most happily, spending many joyful moments with his family. He had a harmonious life and aged with perfection just like his favorite bottle of wine. Besides his wife, “Babe” is survived by three daughters, Roseann Pandolfi and Helen (Stephen) Borrelli, both of Branford and Lynn (Tim) DeMusis-Grady of North Branford; one brother, Anthony “Tony” DeMusis of Branford; one sister, Camille (Joseph) Paolillo of East Haven; a son in law, David Pandolfi; five grandchildren, Matthew (Gina) and Melissa Pandolfi, Nicholas and Maria Salatto, and Charles “Chuck” DeFilippo; many cousins, nieces and nephews, especially Peter, and a lifetime of friends. He was predeceased by his son, Charles “Charlie” DeMusis and a granddaughter, Nicole DeFilippo.Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of his life at St. Mary’s Church, 731 Main St., Branford Saturday, Sept. 5th at 2:00 PM. followed by Military Honors. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 310611, Newington, CT 06131-0611
ETHEL AND THE FAMILY WILL APPRECIATE YOUR PRAYERS.
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