Thomas DeMott, Jr.

Thomas F. Demott, Jr., 86, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Stamford on July 24, 1938 to the late Thomas F. DeMott, Sr. and Antoinette Bivona DeMott.
He will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched as the owner of DeMott Automotive. For over 7 decades he was the heart of the business he proudly started with his father and continued side by side with his brother, Sal. His generous soul and giving nature was felt through his service as a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the past president, roast master and permanent fixture at the Christmas Tree lot of the North Stamford Exchange Club.
Tom is survived by his devoted wife, Judith Remson DeMott, his loving children, Christopher DeMott and Sandra, Teresa “Terri” DeMott-Pace and husband Robbie, his grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob and Ciara, his brothers, Daniel DeMott, Salvatore DeMott and wife Linda, his sister Marianne Fitzgerald and husband Bill, as well as his aunt, Anna Simonetti and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tommy deeply cared for his family and friends and cherished all of the adventures he had with everyone. Great memories live on with Mike and Camille Tomasello, the Briar Brae Gang, and his “extra” BBG children that he loved and considered his own. Tommy had the gift of making everyone feel like family. No matter where he went, or how far he was from home, he always ran into people he knew or someone he was related to.
For 60 years he traveled the world with his inseparable companion Judy, enjoying a long and happy life filled with love and laughter. The memory of his sparkling blue eyes, enormous heart and great sense of humor will be embedded in our hearts and treasured forever.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Church of St. Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private.
Our family appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks in lieu of flowers, to please keep Tommy’s giving spirit and memory alive by donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101, Parkinson’s Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310, Miami, FL 33126, Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O Box 1525, Ranson, W. Virginia 25438 or to Tunnel to Towers, 236 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com