Melvin Demarest, Jr., 67, passed away at his home on May 30, 2012. Born on January 31, 1945 in Somerville, NJ, he was the son of the late Annie Belle Demarest and Melvin Demarest, Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked as an auto body mechanic. He was a big Elvis Presley fan.
He is survived by his loving friend and companion, Connie Blais; two sons, Melvin “BeBop” Demarest, III and Michael K. Demarest; three sisters, Arlene Morton, Deborah Chapman, and Sheila Thompson; two brothers, Dennis Demarest and Kirk Demarest; two granddaughters, Meagan Saunders and Erin Demarest; a grandson, Chance Demarest; and two great-grandsons, Caleb Williams, and Robert Levi Saunders.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans’ Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. The family invites friends to come back to the house following the service at 5613 Bennetts Pasture Road, Suffolk.
Online condolences may be shared via the online guestbook.
Thank you, Mr. Demarest, for your faithful service to our country.
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So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers with you.
Bebop & Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing….please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need please let us know. Love ya’ll!
BeBop, Donna and Family
Tim and I just wanted to send our condolences and let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I read this poem today and thought of Melvin and BeBop.
Greatly Missed
by Amy Richards
A Fathers touch, A Daddy’s kiss,
A grieving Son, You’re greatly missed.
An empty house, An empty chair,
A fathers love, No longer there.
A broken heart, Tear filled eye,
Another soul to fill the sky.
Many memories in my mind,
Some I laugh, Some I cry.
The times we shared, The laughs we had,
Things I miss when I think of you Dad.
Realizing that’s all I have to hold on too,
Only memories, Of what once was you.
Missing your laugh, I will never again hear.
That is the reality that fills me with so much fear.
No more smile on your face,
No more warmth of your embrace.
The last hug, The last kiss,
The last “goodbye” leaves me with one last wish…
To have you Dad, here today,
Never to leave your Son this way.
A Father’s touch, A Daddy’s kiss,
A grieving Son, YOU’RE GREATLY MISSED!
You will be missed Melvin, we ¦ you
You will be forever missed!
So sorry for your loss…may he rest in peace.
Rest in peace.
To: Connie Blais, Dennis Demarest, Bebop Demarest, Kevin Demarest. I know life will never be the same without Melvin. We will miss him much. Until our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ brings us all together again, we will forever remember the “good times” and shared love.
melvin, you loved to paint cars, now you can paint angels. RIP.
i am tearing that you have left us and i remember our good times and i hope all who remember you for the goodness that you brought forth.you have left us with a light to guide us, and a life to live and know that we will always love you
To The DeMarest Family & Friends
Our Prayers & Condolences to everyone , may God’s Comfort help you during this very difficult time.
Melvin, the painter, oh, how I remember him, we shared a few laughs together,
He will be missed, as one’s man’s death deminishes me, as I am involved in man kind.
You and Elvis will have a time.
Donna and Bebop, we are so sorry for your loss- our prayers are with you and your family.
Bebop & Donna, Please express our condolences to the girls and the family. Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Love you all and stay strong.
MELVIN WAS ONE OF THE BEST AUTOMOBILE PAINTERS I HAVE EVER KNOWN. HE PAINTED SEVERAL CARS FOR ME IN THE PAST AND HE AND HIS PROFESSION WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Sorry about your loss. May your Dad be at peace in heaven above.
BeBop, sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You have our thoughts and prayers during this time.
BeBop, Donna and family,
Our thoughts and prayers along with our deepest sympathies are with you.
BeBop-Sorry to hear of your father’s passing- Your and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart goes out to Connie and the Demarest family at this somber time. I can only say that I wish I knew him better as he and his family were true Elvis lovers and judging by the photo’s I’ve just seen of him, he and I may have had a lot in common. Melvin, Jr. Rest well and know that you will be missed.
Joe Searles
My heart goes out to Melvin’s family. I am grateful for his devotion to the club.
So very sorry and sad..we appreciate the sign and Travis felt wonderful singing in front of it.
We will all miss you.
scotty, i am sorry to hear of your brothers passing….i will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time…if i can do anything for you or your family just let me know… mike
So sorry for your loss, our hearts and prayers go to you and your family
With heart felt sympathy
Phyl
to each one of the demarest family,i was so sorry to hea about melvin’s passing.my heart goes out to all of you.but know he’s in a better place,i love you all. –rosie.