Edward M. Demaso
Lt. Col. Edward M. Demaso of Revere, USAF (Ret), passed away on December 12, 2024 at the age of 102.
The youngest of eleven children born to Mauro and Concetta Demaso, he fulfilled his boyhood dream at the age of twenty, when he enlisted in the Army Air Force.
During WW2 he flew the massive C-46 Commando Transport, the largest twin engine plane built for the war.
While stationed overseas he flew throughout West and Central Africa, Arabia, New Guinea and India.
He was assigned to fly the China-Burma-India Theater in 1944, flying over the world’s most dangerous air route, the Himalayas (nicknamed “the Hump”).
He was part of the Air Transport Command flying desperately needed war supplies, like Jeeps, B-29 engines, ammunition and food to support the Chinese resistance against the Japanese.
During his career he flew thirteen types of aircraft from trainers to bombers, and transport aircraft to jets. He downplayed his contribution to the war by stating that he was just doing his part and added that "I served thirty years in the Air Force and loved every minute of it."
Outliving most of his contemporaries at the age of 102, he has had a history with the world that we can only imagine and a true member of “The Greatest Generation”.
A lifelong resident of Revere, Ed had a full and meaningful life and was loved and respected by all who knew him.
His skills as a builder go beyond building houses.
He was also an accomplished woodworker and furniture maker, creating beautiful pieces well into his 90’s.
He leaves behind three grateful children who will miss this amazing man, for his kindness, patience, humor and endless stories.
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