Birth date: May 11, 1949 Death date: Jan 29, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Louis DeEmedio, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 29, with his wife, Cindy, and sons, Matt and Mike, by his side. Tom was born in Allentown, PA, on May 11, 1949, the oldest child of Louis and Read Obituary
Cindy,
The love you and Tom shared was apparent to all with whom you spoke. I loved hearing your stories about what was happening in your daily lives, always with a laugh and a big smile.
You saw the bright side of everyday and may your heart continue to shine bright.
Tom will live forever in our hearts. I will miss seeing him sitting on your front porch.
Sadly,
Your Paison' and Neighbor,
Styk n Remy
My deepest condolences to my Aunt Cindy, Matt, Mike, the entire family, and friends. The world lost a great man, a wonderful grandfather for sure.
My Uncle Tom wasn’t supposed to die. When I worry about my loved ones passing away, Uncle Tom wasn’t on that list. Why? Uncle Tom was an old Italian man (at times grumpy!) who wasn’t going anywhere, he was going to be around forever because that’s just the image I had in my brain. It did not occur to me that he wouldn’t be.
At least once a year, usually the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving (as we were visiting the Norris family, that long drive from Oxford, Ohio to Newark, Delaware was a routine), we spent the evening with Uncle Tom, Aunt Cindy, Matt & Mike. After we enjoyed a wonderful dinner, usually made by Uncle Tom, Dad and Uncle Tom would sit in the family room, Uncle Tom pontificating (with a glass of wine), and Dad enjoying the time with his best friend. Mom and Aunt Cindy would be cleaning up from dinner, usually doing more laughing than cleaning, and the kids hanging out. But I often would sneak into the kitchen, not to help clean, but to be near Dad and Uncle Tom. The older I got, the more brave I got, and I would chime in, sometimes debating with him (respectfully of course), and taking it all in. And he encouraged me to do so - to have an opinion! He would also talk about the boys crazy hockey schedules, and living in a hockey town (Miami University), I loved that! And wouldn’t you know, I am now the mom of two hockey players.
He loved his best friend’s daughters. His best friend gave him the two girls he never had. Like all godfathers, he cheered me from afar while offering his opinion whenever he could. It was really one of those situations where I rarely asked for it, but his opinion was given! I will never forget the look on his face when I told him I was not going to the University of Delaware, rather Denison University in Ohio, for college. His face did not hide that he was disappointed, he wanted his goddaughter in Newark, close by. At 17, I didn’t appreciate that, at 45, I most certainly do. I eventually made it to the East Coast, and when I could, I would escape DC, head north to see my family, and Uncle Tom & Aunt Cindy if they were in Newark.
He also loved my husband, the smile on his face the first time he met Nate, he was a happy man. He approved. Of course it helped that I married a hockey player. And then had two hockey players. I did good in his mind!
I wish I could be there today to say goodbye, but as my Aunt Cindy said, “under no circumstances are you to come to Lewes from Ohio during hockey season!” Incredibly appropriate from the OG of Hockey Moms. He was loved by so many, and he will be missed.
My love to the family,
Emily (Taylor-Norris) Greenberg
Dear Cindy
We were so sad to hear of Tom s passing and wanted you to know we are thinking of you and the boys. We have such fond memories of Covered Bridge Farms and Lacrosse with you all. Keeping you in our prayers today for the services.
Love and Prayers
Tom Patti Josh Matt Kayte Hall
Having been Tom’s banker, and more importantly friend, for more than 25 years, the news of his passing saddens me greatly. Tom was my favorite customer, and always my first choice to join me for playing any golf event sponsored by the bank. In addition to our professional relationship, I so enjoyed getting to know him personally. You will be greatly missed my friend!
Doug Quaintance
So sorry for your loss Cindy. I remember seeing Tom around your stores when I was younger - he was always very nice to me. I know my mom thought highly of him as well. ------ Dan Fischer
Tom and I met in 1968 as pledges of Phi Kappa Tau and grew to leadership roles with the fraternity. After unsuccessful runs as President (Tom) and VP (me), we gained the positions of social chair (Tom) and steward (me) where we managed 90 % of the fraternity’s budget. It was during those years when Tom met Cindy who, after their first date, told me he had met the girl he was going to marry. Also we added Phil Catron to our group where Tom and I took great pleasure in mentoring and harassing in our shared residence!
Years later we were each other’s best man at our weddings, Tom and Cindy, and Jan Taylor and I. Ultimately we were the godfathers … Matt and Mike for Tom and Cindy, Emily and Elizabeth for Jan and me. In the meantime, education and employment caused the miles between us to grow as my journey took me to Rhode Island, California, D. C. and ultimately to Ohio.
However, we stayed close as we raised our respective families when visiting Tom and Cindy in Newark, and eventually in Lewes, Delaware where he and Cindy put down permanent roots.
In short Tom and I were closer than brothers and his passing has caused all of us to recognize that life, regardless of its adventures, has an end and we must make the most of it during our years on earth.
We miss you, our friend and life’s
companion. You will live on in our hearts and minds.
Don Norris,
