JOHN P. DEMPSEY, age 48, beloved son of Rosemary (nee Crawley) and the late William J.; brother of Sharon Scully, William Michael (deceased), Mary Martin (Donald), Christopher (Lisa), Patricia Gilbert (Victor), Jane Borgmann (Rick, deceased), Jennifer Smith (Rueben), Katherine Sweeney (deceased) (Martin), Carolyn Bruening, Joanne (deceased), Rosemarie Czechanski and Diane Provateare (Patrick); uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.  Passed away suddenly February 23, 2017.  Funeral Mass Thursday, March 2, St. Mark Church (15800 Montrose Ave.) at 10 A.M.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Stella Maris, 1320 Washington Ave., Cleveland, OH  44113.