Robert Demma

Robert Demma was born on October 30, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. Being full-blooded Italian, he was raised Catholic. Robert lived in New York until age 18, when he decided to move West to attend Arizona State University to earn a degree in architecture. Unfortunately, his failing eyesight prevented him from finishing college. Robert’s next settlement was in Las Vegas, NV. He worked at several high-end dinner show venues until he moved to California in 1967. He lived in El Cajon, CA and worked for Dyco, General Dynamics and U.S. Elevator. He also met his soon-to-be wife, Barbara, there in 1969 and they were married the same year. They bought a condo in Lakeside, CA in 1972 and eventually bought a house and moved to Rancho California (now Temecula), CA in 1978. At this time, Robert was legally blind, retired, and on Social Security Disability. They really wanted to have children, but they suffered through three miscarriages. But, they were blessed with a son, Michel, on October 5, 1980. With Robert on total disability and Barbara only working part time, they made wise investments and purchased two more homes that they still rent out, making a comfortable living and a good life for there son Michel. Robert’s son, Michel, was married to his wife, Sharon and they gave Robert the gift of a granddaughter, Angelina, in November of 2000. He dedicated his life to his granddaughter and loved her with all his heart. He did everything he could to make sure his granddaughter would be ok in life, no matter what obstacles might be thrown in her way. In his last few years, Robert began going back to church at the urging of his granddaughter. He enjoyed going to church at Crosspoint and always going out to lunch with his wife and granddaughter before heading back home. Robert was a funny, sarcastic, very intelligent, giving man. He loved his family and did everything he could for them. His hard work and generosity are beyond words. Robert was very much into classic rock, he loved theme parks (he went there often with his granddaughter), the beach, traveling, working on his home (including many, many buckets of plaster), and simple car rides to the store. Robert is survived by his wife Barbara, son Michel, granddaughter Angelina, daughter-in-law Sharon, nephew Keith and his wife Lisa, and other family members and friends. Robert had no idea how many people he really had in his life! Robert’s death was sudden and he died peacefully at his home in Temecula, where he had many cherished memories. His endless plaster and paint jobs can be seen all over their home, where he and his good friend Paul (who became part of the family) worked hand in hand, day after day, week after week, to complete project after project. May Robert rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. We will miss you Robert - dad, uncle, friend, but never Bob!