Arthur S. Demarest at age 91 on April 17, 2013.
Beloved husband of the late Alyce. Devoted father of David Demarest of Norwalk, CT and Dyanne Demarest of Manhattan, NY. Proud grandfather of Michael Demarest of Philadelphia, PA. Past Commander of the Whitestone VFW and WWII Veteran. Great grandson of General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army.
Reposing at the Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 10-25 150th St., Whitestone, N.Y. Visiting Thursday 7-10 PM. Religious Service Thursday 7:15 PM with Reverend Justin Meyers. VFW service Thursday 8:00 PM. Funeral Friday 10:00 AM. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.