Joseph W. DeMarco, 75, formerly of West Springfield, died July 23, 2025. Born in Albion, NY, the son of the late Warren and Josephine DeMarco. Joe was a graduate of West Springfield High School, received his B.A. from AIC and his Masters in Education from Springfield College. He was manager of operations for Goodwill Industries and was a Resource Management Consultant in the areas of human resources and light manufacturing. He was a US Army veteran during the Vietnam War. He leaves his beloved sister, Sheila Mansfield of West Springfield, his nieces, June Pelletier of Chicopee and JoAnne Laprade of Windsor, CT, his grand nephews, Ryan Laprade and Justin Pelletier. A Committal Service will be held with military honors Wednesday August 20, 2025, at 3PM at the Mass Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. The Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project 4899 Belfort Rd Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256.