According to his son, Tom DeMaso, the Republican former state senator was 93. Before his death Friday, DeMaso lived in Holt.
It's technically accurate to describe DeMaso as a Republican, but his successor in Michigan's 20th District Senate seat, Dr. Joe Schwarz of Battle Creek, said it's not accurate to think of DeMaso along party lines. "He was probably one of the last politicians who really worried about what people needed or what his district needed rather than what he needed."
Larry Dillon remembers Harry through his time in Demolay and Masonry. Click here to see the tribute from 2 years ago. Harry was a Michigan Mason for 67 years, and served as Worshipful Master of Battle Creek Lodge # 12. See Brother Demaso during his 60 year pin presentation. Brother David Eddy of Battle Creek gives tribute to Brother Harry. And finally here is the Oral History of Brother Demaso from the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation. Well done good and faithful servant !!! You made a difference.
