John DeMeo

Date of Death: March 20, 2010

John De Meo

John De Meo, age 87, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at his home.

Mr. De Meo was born in 1922, in Flushing, Queens, New York, the son of the late Dominic and Elizabeth G. De Meo. He was an executive salesman for Peter Pan Co. and Warners of New York City, NY. Upon retiring in 1986, he and his wife moved to Winchester. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a Tech Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corp. He flew 30 missions in the Flying Fortress B-17 over occupied territory, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee Nelson De Meo, whom he married on December 4, 1965, in New York City, NY.

He is the last living member of his family. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Please view obituaries, tribute wall and guestbook at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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John De Meo John De Meo, age 87, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at his home. Mr. De Meo was born in 1922, in Flushing, Queens, New York, the son of the late Dominic and Elizabeth G. De Meo. He was an executive salesman for Peter Pan Co. and Warners of NewContinue Reading

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John loved life and served to retain our Freedom...I knew John briefly and he's one of those people you always remember. May our Heavenly Father take him into his Kingdom and bestow Mercy and Love to his family.

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