DEMARCO, Orlando

Surrounded by his loving wife, family and dear friends, Orlando DeMarco died at home on Saturday, January 14, 2012.  He embraced life to the fullest.  Orlando is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Santa (Caruso), son Paolo (Chisato Onuki) and daughter Patricia (Joe Carrier). Dear son of the late Maria Grazia and Giuseppe DeMarco.  Son-in-law of Matilde Caruso (late Ernesto).  Brother of the late Rita Caira (late Eugenio), Frank (late Adelina), Iolanda Belsito (Rodolfo), Luigi (Maria), late Aldo (Antoinetta), late Ida Briglio (Luigi), late Assunta Fascina (late Carmelo) and Rinaldo (Avanina).  Dear brother-in-law of Stan Caruso (Pat) and Anne Marie Caruso (Greg Smyth).  He will be missed by numerous nephews and nieces, as well as his comparis, his hunting buddies and life-long friends.  Friends may call at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Monday, January 16, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Veronica's Church on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Ron Ambeault officiating. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. Memorial donations made to St. Veronica's Church or the Sault Area Hospital would be appreciated by the family.  The family is most thankful for the support and caring staff of the Sault Area Hospital, Group Health Centre, CCAC, Bayshore and the Canadian Red Cross, especially Marney, Kim and Tiina.  Special thanks to all the health care providers whose efforts have made Orlando's last year comfortable. www.northwoodfuneral.com