John DeMeis was a beloved husband to his wife Rita DeMeis. Father to John DeMeis and Patricia Ditolla. Grandfather to 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was a very animated and vocal man. You can find yourself lost in conversations with him that lasted forever but didn't feel like they did. The stories while repeated often never did get old. He had a very unique sense of humor and he made everyone laugh no matter what the situation. Whether it be with his impromptu singing of old Italian classics or turning a simple statement one said into a funny song, he always brought light, color, and hilarious laughter to everyone he touched.
He was a very strong advocate for St. Jude and prayed to him often. St. Jude is known to be the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes. He is often shown in icons with a flame around his head which represents his presence at Pentecost, when he received the holy sprit with the other apostles. John wore a St. Jude necklace on him all the time for protection. This was given to him as a gift from his wife Rita when he joined the Police Force in 1961.
Your generous donation and loving thoughts are a light of hope to St. Jude children and their families. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
It costs a lot for St. Jude to cure a child with cancer using the latest technologies and care. But because of donations, the price for patient families is $0. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for anything.
Many families come to St. Jude thinking it's like any other hospital. They expect to pay high fees to get their child the best care. They're overwhelmed with gratitude when they learn St. Jude works to save their child's life for free using world-class care.
Your donations make this possible and give parents hope.
Your donations no matter how small are greatly appreciated by the DeMeis family during this difficult time. Thank You for your Support.