My deepest condolences to the entire DeMartino family. John and I met through business where I was a provider of solutions and services to the company he was employed at. Both being from New York and with our saxophone experiences we hit it off. We built both a professional and personal relationship. Having been in my industry for 27 years I’ve encountered a lot of people in the customer role. I can say unequivocally that John understood the value of a partner. He had a keen way of balancing what was best for his company but also what was best for the mutual partnership. He made me and my team feel as though we were an extension of his team. I loved hearing about his travels around the world. He loved them so much. As I reflect back John was a “professional” in managing work/life balance. My heart with you all and he will be deeply missed. May my friend John rest in eternal peace watching the waves crash while enjoying the beautiful sounds of a saxophone. Sincerely Dan Colella

So sorry to hear this news. John was a great guy to know and work for. He was a mentor, and a friend. That picture of John is classic!

John will always be remembered as a kind, smart, caring, and loving person. We will forever cherish the moments we spent with you both..
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that we are here for you.
With love and deepest sympathy,.
Lana and Ricky

Bob and I are very deeply saddened by John’s passing. He was such a dear friend for decades, even playing at our wedding. He will be truly missed as he was such an amazing man. Our deepest sympathies, prayers, and love are with you Trish and all of your Family.

I wanted to take a moment to reflect on our time together. I still remember the day we first met and my introduction to a white pizza—it was a memorable experience that I’ll always cherish.

You will be truly missed, both personally and professionally. Wishing you fly high with your new Wings.

Joe DeCuir

So many people at work had fond memories of John and how he touched their lives. I knew John for 10 years or so, and worked for him for 1. We connected several times after he retired – during our last conversation, we talked a lot about his past and future travels around the globe. I think he loved to travel, for work and fun, simply because he got a chance to meet new people (and eat, and drink). I shared that our family was going to Italy (Rome, Sorrento, etc.)….he was so excited for us and said “you have to go….” to this bar in Sorrento – the owner there shares my last name (unrelated) but he is the greatest guy and it’s such a wonderful bar….. I didn’t have the chance to do that but I have every expectation that if I did, the other DeMartino would have had nothing but great things to say about John.

Trish,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers 🙏🏼

Dear Trish,
My deepest sympathies to you and all of the DeMartino family on the loss of your husband, John De Martino. I remember meeting your husband when a small group of us (SBU) shared a most enjoyable dinner at Besito on one very rainy night. He had a very disarming and contagious smile, one which made you feel immediately at ease, and smiling back in no time. Cherished memories never fade, they remain in your heart and the hearts of friends and family forever.. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you, Trish, now and always.
Pam~

We are deeply saddened to hear of your husband John’s passing.  I wish we had the chance to meet John and know from your words he was a great guy and husband.  Our thoughts are with you and your family. 

Our sincere condolences to Trish and family for the loss of our dear friend. We will remember the many wonderful days we spent together on the beach. He will be dearly missed.
Patricia & Richard

Our sincere condolences to Trish and family for the loss of our dear friend. We will remember the many wonderful days we spent together on the beach. He will be dearly missed.
Patricia & Richard

Darlene and I are sorry to hear about John’s passing. It was always fun to talk saxophones and music with John. I met John because I worked as his substitute when he couldn’t make a gig. Then I got the chance to play with him and we developed a friendship. I was so happy to hear that he was playing again.

Our sincere condolences to Trish and family for the loss of our dear friend. We will remember the many wonderful days we spent together on the beach. He will be dearly missed.
Patricia & Richard

John & Lisa

Thinking of you and your family Trish at this very difficult time.
I remember John always with a smile on his face. His warmth and kindness never went unnoticed.

Sending you and your family lots of love and prayers 🙏🏻

John and Lisa Contess

Our deepest condolences to Trish and family. John will always be in our hearts for he was a truly special friend, confidant, mentor and brother. I can write volumes about our 34 years of friendship, but there aren’t enough words, nor would they be sufficient to understand how special John was to us.
I pray Trish and family find peace during this time of loss.
All of our love,
Ed, Jackie and the Gallagher family.

I am so very sorry to hear about John’s death.I do understand the pain and loss of not only losing your husband but your best friend also.May you experience God’s love and peace at this difficult time.Sending loving thoughts to you ,Ryan and Jarrett.
Kathy and Christian Pasquariello

Very sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family. John was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him. Such a big personality and a caring heart.

Dear Trish
Armando, Aura and I are so sorry. Ralph is our brother, and the few times we shared with you and John, it was family. There is a Mass for John here, in Bogotá.
Love
Rosa Elena Rengifo-Fantin

I’m so proud that I had John for a brother. Being one year apart in age, we really grew up together. He was always so smart, strong willed and driven. With our mother, haven been a singer with her sisters – The Richel sisters – music was in our lives from the beginning. We sang in school chorus and at 9 years old started music lessons. John on clarinet and me, a year later, on tenor sax. Our first band, when we were about 11 and 12, was a Dixieland band and the other clarinetist was Bob Crowley who later in life became the Principal Clarinetist for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Our next band was more the Saint Cyril Swinging Seven. We played pop music for or Church football games. John was always the highly driven band leader. Next was our experiences with the Deer Park Cultural Arts Group that had a 16 piece dance band playing swing and standards. All the musicians were adults except for John and I, and our mother was the singer. By this time John was playing sax and I the guitar. We preformed in the New York pavilion at New York Worlds Fair in both 1964 and 65. John was 15 and 16 years old. We also played there with an updated version of the Saint Cyril Swinging Seven – the 5 piece Starlighters. The Starlighters played standards too and worked fairly regularly at dances for various organizations like the American Legion. Fast forward to the Habit. A dance and funk band. I was 16 and John 17. We played at Gino’s in Babylon for the door, meaning we got to keep the $1.00 admission fee. We were a high energy band and packed the place.
We were each making about $300 a week. Back in 1966, that wasn’t bad for a 17 year old. From there we got a manager and worked steady. We worked at My House in Syosset in the winters and The Eye (AKA The Mimosa) on Dune Road in West Hampton in the summers. In both places, we’d go on first and The Hassles, another high energy band- and very good – would go on next. You may have heard it their keyboard player, Billy Joel, It was a lot of fun. John used to dive off stage and do a somersault onto the dance floor! Wow!! That band eventually broke up and we formed Ram. This was a progressive rock band writing our own music. We had a high powered manager who had worked with Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and others. We became the house band at a 2000 seat concert hall in the Hamptons and opened up for well known groups such as Jethro Tull, Johnny Winter, Ten Years After. From there we went on to play at the Goose Lake Park Rock festival in Michigan in 1970, a year after Woodstock. There were 200,000 people attending. We got a standing ovation and two encores. What a thrill. Leading up to this, John had us rehearse for 6 weeks, 10 hours a day 6 days a week. John was quite the perfectionist! I love him very much and I, along with many others, will truly miss him. I love you brother!! Rest in peace.

We are so sorry for your lost our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
John did a lot a good and well surely be missed
Phyllis and Johan

I am very sorry for your loss. John was a big person – kind and always helpful and thoughtful at work. I so enjoyed working with him – his knowledge and experience as well as a great sense of humor.
Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.
Elizabeth Camerota

I only worked with John for a few years at ABC and, during that time, developed a deep appreciation for and connection with him. John was not only an amazing and talented work colleague, but he was also one of the most engaging, effusive, and interesting people I have ever met. RIP John. One of the best.
Tom

John DeMartino was a role model of our culture we have here at AmerisourceBergen- Cencora. He will always be remembered every time our teams demonstrate positive energy, customer focus towards our patients, health systems and physicians and care for our people. Rest in peace, John. You created a great legacy that your next generation at work are grateful for.

Deepest condolences,

Kedar Mahadeshwar

Dear Trish and family,
We offer our deepest condolences for the loss of John. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. With much love.
Jim and Amy

I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of John’s passing. He was always so vibrant and energetic.
I looked forward to any work meeting with him (because he’d always tell him like it is), and to any social events because he’d always regale us with interesting and funny stories – I mean how many other CIOs cut their teeth with the stars of American soft rock!
RIP John. You taught me so much. You will be missed.

DeMartino Family,
My sincere condolences to you all. I had the pleasure of working with John for many years…what a wonderful man!
Full of energy and a love of life! Loved his smile and appreciated the joy he brought to any conversation! When he found out I was going to be a parent, he was so genuinely happy for me and told me so many wonderful stories about his boys. Proud dad and loving husband for sure…my prayers are with you all!

Dearest Trish.
Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Our deepest of sympathies on such a devastating loss. With a loss so great, there are simply no words to ease the .pain.
We had the GREAT pleasure of getting to know both you and John…What a wonderful couple and what a truly special human being!!!! Memories to ALWAYS cherish!!!
Wishing you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Rest in Peace Dear Friend John!!!!

Adding to John’s beautiful eulogy, I echo the love, respect and admiration John earned at work that some of you have expressed above. I was privileged to meet John as he joined our team through acquisition, and immediately added value as a technical expert, an outstanding leader, and most of all, a dear and caring person. John taught us all so much about being a consummate professional and ensuring he and his team were accountable, while still exhibiting compassion for his fellow work mates and passion for achievement at the highest level. John, you left this world far too soon, but in a far better state due to your contribution and legacy. I miss you.

I was deeply saddened to hear the news about John. He was such a warm, generous person whose presence lit up a room. During our years working together at AmerisourceBergen, I was amazed to discover his musical background—it made his energy and charm all the more understandable. When John introduced me to his brother Ralph, it was yet another glimpse into the incredible family he came from, fitting another piece into the puzzle of who he was.

John’s legacy of kindness, charisma, and talent will undoubtedly live on in the lives he touched. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

My Uncle John was one of the most amazing men I’ve ever known. He was more like a Dad to me and a Grandfather to my children Devon and Jack. He always had a smile and was happy around us. He always put everyone else before himself…Especially my Aunt Trish. When he was around you knew you were in good hands. I know he will be watching over us as that was his nature. We also happen to share the same birthday 3/25. Each year on that day he would text me and say “Happy Birthday b-day twin”. I am so thankful that I got to spend his last birthday together with my Aunt and husband. I will cherish that memory forever. Till we meet again my sweet uncle. Love, Erin, Devon, Jack and Kurt

Deepest condolences to Johns family❤️ wife & children & siblings & family.
We only met John a short time ago at the wave Condominium while he was on the board. He was so kind to us. We spoke briefly about music and he was so thrilled to learn my husband’s band was General Public of the 80s. They spoke “Guitar” & music 🎶 and he enjoyed reminiscing about the 80s.
Our hearts sank tonight when we heard he had passed.
May God hold his soul close in eternal heaven & may his family find peace in knowing how he touched so many people with his kindness and smile.
With Love❤️,
Simcha & Lyora
Neighbors at the wave

Dear Trish,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband. I had the pleasure of working with John at Knogo and have countless, wonderful memories of him. I’m friends with Liz Heyder and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I wanted you to know that his integrity and work ethic was flawless, and he was a true gentleman. I learned a lot from him, and although its been many years since we were in contact on LinkedIn, I will always remember him with great admiration. He spoke of you often with such love.
I am truly sorry for your loss and hope that time will heal your pain.

With sincere sympathy,
Maryann Ferrero

With deepest condolences the Governale family 🙏