William J. 'Joe' Dempsey, 57

DAGSBORO - William J. 'Joe' Dempsey, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was 57. He was born in Milford, son of the late, William and Grace (Young) Dempsey. Joe was a Vietnam Veteran, serving with the Navy Seabee's. He was a retired Warehouse Supervisor for Vlasic's in Millsboro. Joe was a member of American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro and the P.B.S. Gun Club in Salisbury, MD. He enjoyed bowling and was a die-hard Eagles fan. His brother James preceded him in death in 1988. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Bonnie S. (Wharton) Dempsey; son, Benjamin W. Dempsey and his wife Crystal M. of Laurel; daughter, Crystal L. Serman of Clarksville; five sisters, Myrtle Stapleford of Milford, Betty Lou Hamilton of Farmington, Wendy Stapleford of Frederica, Edna Rust of Lincoln, Marjorie Ward of Dunnelon, Fla; and two grandchildren, Stacie and Sean Dempsey of Laurel. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Joe's memory to, the Alzheimer's Association of Sussex County, P.O. Box 625, Georgetown, DE. 19947, or the C.O.P.D. Foundation, 2937 SW 27th Ave, Suite 302, Miami, FL, 33133. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Frankford.