Dennis A. DeMaio, 91, of Plainsboro, NJ passed away at his residence on Monday, January 25, 2010.

Born in New York City, Dennis lived on Staten Island for most of his life. He then moved to Columbus, NJ and later to the Pavilions at Forrestal in Plainsboro, where he has resided for the past nine years.

Dennis graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry.

He retired as Director of Research & Development of Halcon International, a chemical company. During his career, Dennis was responsible for formulating three new catalysts which earned him recognition from the U.S. Patent Office.

Dennis was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army as a Corporal after proudly serving under General Patton with the 414th Armored Field Artillery Battalion in Europe during WWII.

Mr. DeMaio was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anne in 2002. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Ron Weinstein of Princeton Junction and Maryann and Anthony DiStasio of East Stroudsburg, PA, four grandchildren Amy, Anthony, Rachael and Jenna and a great grandson Alex.


A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at St. David the King Roman Catholic Church, 1 New Village Road, Princeton Jct., NJ 08550. Dennis will be entombed with his wife Anne, in the mausoleum
at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ.

Visiting hours will be Friday, January 29, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (stjude.org).