Joseph "Joe" W. Demando

Joseph "Joe" Walter Demando, 78, of Massillon, passed away at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation after a period of declining health, on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Joe retired from the City of Massillon from the Street Department after 30 years of service. He was President of the Employees Union of the City of Massillon for 20 years. Joe or Butch as he was known to some people was a lifelong resident of Massillon. He was an avid Massillon Tigers fan. If you saw Joe, he usually had a cigar in his mouth. He loved taking care of his car and was very proud of his home.

Joe is survived by his children Jennifer Jo Perez-Damuode and Joseph E. Demando; his twin sister Joanne Barnhart, a very special nephew Rick (Linda) Cantrell and his special niece Whitney "Mike" (John) Cicconetti; his great-niece and god daughter Gabriela "Gabby" Cicconetti; his niece Christine Barnhart and great-niece Lydia Sanders; his nephew Tim Ortiz and a host of cousins, family and friends. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Tony and Sally Demando; his brother Tony Demando Jr. and his sister Skip Cantrell.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. To leave messages of sympathy and support go to www.paquelet.com.