John George Demas ’55

John George Demas ’55 died August 12, 2011, at the home of his daughter Cindy in Queensbury, New York. John graduated from Glens Falls (New York) High School as president of his class and received a degree from Dartmouth as well as an M.B.A. from Tuck in 1956. A member of Theta Delta Chi, John also served as manager of the intramural department, member of the Undergraduate Council and in the Air Force ROTC. He spent four years in the service as a C-124 pilot before returning to work for Arthur Anderson & Co., first in New York City and then for 20 years in Brussels, Geneva and Athens. John loved opera and visited many of the major opera houses. In addition, he played in many world-class bridge tournaments and, with his brother Steve, was a part owner in a facility that trained and bred standardbred racing horses. John remained close to Dartmouth, serving on the Alumni Council, in various class positions and in 2001 hosting a Theta Delta Chi class of 1955 reunion during his last year in Switzerland. He is survived by sons George and Craig and daughter Cindy as well as two grandchildren. His second wife, Tonya, resides in Geneva, Switzerland.