Bill DeMucci, age 76 of La Quinta, CA passed away March 6, 2021, in Indio, CA of a stroke. He was born September 10, 1944, to William and Lena DeMucci in Queens, NY. He attended Fordham Prep and Iona College. He married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Ann Arnone on Oct. 1, 1966, in Bayside, NY. They were married for 54 years but knew each other for 68 years.
Bill started his career at Arthur Young and then American Home Products. In 1981 he moved to Palos Verdes, CA and was co-founder and President of Titron Media Co. Ltd., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of VHS cassettes. Up until three years ago, he was a consultant to start-up companies and organizations in the United States and China. Bill was involved in many different organizations including FOCUS, the Augustine Institute, Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Legatus, the Papal Foundation, DDC (Desert Disciples of Christ), and St. Francis of Assisi Church Building and Finance Committee. He was also a Trustee Emeritus of Providence Little Company and Mary Hospital. Bill’s passions were the New York Yankees, golf, running, having run 52 marathons, and most importantly his faith and love for God. His biggest passion however was his family.
In addition to his wife Mary Ann, he is survived by his daughter Danielle Esposito (John) of Greenwich, CT and his son Bill of Dallas, TX. His four grandchildren were his pride and joy; John Jr.; Matthew; Will and Sofia all of Greenwich, CT. Bill will also be missed by his brother Michael (Cheryl) of Redondo Beach, CA; his brother-in-law Bob (Patty) of Commack, NY; his sister-in-law Francine of Torrance, CA; six nieces and nephews and too many friends to count. He was predeceased by his parents.
A mass was held at Saint Francis of Assisi Church in La Quinta, CA on March 16. A private burial will take place at a later date due to COVID. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to Martha’s Village and Kitchen and St. Francis of Assisi Church in La Quinta, CA.
