Joseph DeMasso

Joseph DeMasso, 91, of Seattle, WA, passed away on October 30, 2026, surrounded by his three daughters. He was the son of the late Santina Fusco and Joseph DeMasso, and brother of the late Philip and Rosemary DeMasso. Joe was born on April 2,1935 in East Paterson, NJ. He graduated from Lodi (NJ) High School in 1953 and proudly served in the US Army from 1955-1957 where he serviced remote controlled air targets used for ground-to-air target practice. Later, he trained to be a computer programmer and remained in that industry for the rest of his career. 

He and his beloved wife, the late Patricia Anna Noll, married in 1961 and raised their girls in the suburbs of NJ. Joe will always be remembered as the comedian - he took great joy in making people laugh and had a joke for every situation. After his wife’s passing in 1977, his family and close friends lovingly rallied around him to help, which was testament to his ability to build deep and solid relationships and how much he was loved and respected. 

An avid sports fan, he enjoyed following football, especially the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and the NY Giants. He participated in darts, bowling, golf and softball, savoring social contact, that of course, gave him more audiences for his jokes! He excelled at hosting gatherings at the family home, the focal points being delicious Italian food and often crazy antics. Later in life, he turned to wood-working - making furniture, toys and building model airplanes. 

He is survived by his three daughters, Patricia DeMasso-Anderson, Suzanne DeMasso, and Kelly Stewart, sons-in-law Bryan Anderson, Steve Ulrich and John Stewart, his grandchildren Lauren Anderson-Smith (Garrett), Corey Anderson, Vanessa Ulrich, Claire McMahon (Kenyon) and Craig Stewart, and great grandchildren Enzo, Lachlan, Felix and Iliya Smith and Avannah McMahon. Joseph will be cremated and his remains interred in NJ at a future date. In our eyes, Dad, you are the wealthiest and most successful man and will be forever loved and cherished. Thank you…. for everything.