John was the first of six children born in Hawthorne, NJ on November 21, 1928 of Alexander and Mary Demianenko and moved to Detroit,MI soon after he was born in the Russian culture and enjoyed many of the traditions including Russian dancing and Russian Christmas. In Detroit, he met his wife Josephine Donovan at a motors assembly plant in Detroit. They married in September of 1951 and together raised a family of three; Alex, Patrick, and Annie in Warren, MI. John was active in the Knights Of Columbus where he was secretary to Lake Panasoffkee, FL retired from the state of Florida. While in Florida John was an active member of the Loyal Order of Moose where he and his wife actively volunteered in the community events as well as the Catholic Church and supporting the Knights Of Columbus as well. He loved to play bingo and go to the casinos, he also enjoyed golfing, fishing, and sports events in general and most of all always having fun. John was in the Army in 1951 to 1953, and he had an honorable discharge. He is preceded in death by his parents Alexander John and Mary Demianenko; loving wife Josephine Demianenko; son Alex John Demianenko; daughter Kerry Ann Demianenko; brother Nicholas Demianenko; and sister Joanne Tercha. Mr. John Alex is survived by his children Patrick (Christine Miller) Demianenko, daughter Ann (Edward) Johnson; daughter in law Jeanne Demianenko; sister Eva Boeshko and Family, sister Margaret Seaford and Family, sister Lucille Urban and Family; grandchildren Tina (Leonard) Farr, Erin (Jared) Patten, Alex Demianenko, Christine (William IV) Tinsley, Shawn (Anarely) Demianenko, Rebecca (Joshua) Burns, Matthew Demianenko, Christopher (Melissa) Johnson, Joshua (Brandi) Abeyta, David (Morgan) Miller, Johnny (Jennifer) Demianenko, and Edward Johnson Jr.; great grandchildren Sophie Farr, Alexis Farr, Rachel Farr, Lennie Far, Ella Demianenko, Noel Demianenko, Reagan Patten, Wendy Tinsley, William V Tinsley, Lana Demianenko, Mathias Dexter Demianenko, Jacob Wren, Nathan Johnson, Christopher Johnson Jr., Madison Heers, Taylor Heers, Aubrey Jackson, and Ava Jackson.
Service
Visitation
St. Francis of Assisi
834 South Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, Florida 32703
10:00am - 11:00am
Service
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
834 South Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, Florida 32703
11:00am
Interment
Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513
11:00am
Pastor Jeff & Wanda Harding says
My heart and prayers go to the family at this time. My God carry you through this and help you to find peace.
Richard Hitchcox and family says
We offer offer our most sincere condolences for your loss. May God grant you peace in this time of sorrow.
The Hitchcox Family
Ben & Dixie Porter says
Rest in peace. Very sorry for your loss. Hope to see you and Ed soon
Michele (Urban) Rogers says
I have many fond memories of uncle John. Very glad I got to spend time with him last Christmas and that he got to meet my children. He will be missed be many people. God is good!
Shelly & Clay Morgan says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May you find peace and healing in each other and in the memories of JD.
Shelly and Clay Morgan
Kathy McGivern Soliday says
So very sorry to hear about Mr D. Keeping you all in my prayers