Michael A. DeMarmels, 81, of Warwick, NY passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025 at Columbia Medical Center in NYC surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 16, 1943, to Albert and Bridget (nee Gallagher) DeMarmels, Mike’s early years were spent on the family dairy farm with his three brothers and sister. Upon graduating from St. John’s Catholic High School in Goshen, he was employed by the Ford Motor Company for 34 years. After retiring from Ford, Mike drove a bus for the Warwick Valley School District. Throughout his life Mike enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, tending to his Christmas trees, camping, fishing in Canada and driving his ’65 Mustang. The 10 a.m. coffee club held at Bill's garage was the highlight of his day.
Mike devoted much of his time to various local organizations including 4-H, Knights of Columbus (4th degree), St Stephen the First Martyr parish and in his later years as a volunteer for the National Park Service.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Carolyn (nee Glorie), daughter Shelly (Chris) DeHaan of Warwick, NY and son Michael (Michelle) DeMarmels of Waynesboro, VA. Also surviving are his sister, Marie; four grandchildren: Connor, Bridget (Michael), Kieran and Ryan (Anna); several nieces and nephews and a special brother-in-law, Bill Doty. He is predeceased by his brothers, Albert, Gerald, and Peter.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the causes near and dear to Mike’s heart: St. Stephen Church, (specify for Mary’s Meals or Mother’s Cupboard), 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, NY 10990 or Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Stephen RC Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick. To view the Mass live online at the scheduled time, use this link:
https://ststephenchurchwarwick.org/livestreams