Dennis Anthony Farmer
August 12, 1943 - July 08, 2024
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Dennis Anthony Farmer
August 12, 1943 - July 08, 2024
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Farmer, Dennis Anthony of Mesa, Arizona age 80 passed away Monday, July 8th, 2024. Dennis is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Mary Theresa (Maple) Farmer and their three sons, Mark (Sheila) Farmer, Brian (Julie) Farmer and Chris (Kristi) Farmer; seven grandchildren Maggie (Tyler) Kollodge, Samantha (Matthew) Messina, Mikinzie (Braden) Ridgewell, Maxwell Farmer, Brayden (Madeline Kelley) Farmer, Charlie
Farmer, Lucia Farmer; and 4 great-grandchildren Anthony Messina, Teddy Kollodge, Timothy Messina and Molly Kollodge. Dennis is also survived by his brother Robert (Patricia) Farmer of Denver Colorado and their two daughters Katie (Todd) Seymour and Jenny Farmer (Forever in our hearts) and two granddaughters Rylan and Teagan Seymour.
Born Anthony Jerome Famighetti Jr. in Irvington, New Jersey on August 12, 1943, to Rose Marie (Verrone) and Anthony J. Famighetti. In 1950, the family name was changed to Farmer and AJ Jr. became Dennis Anthony Farmer.
Dennis graduated from Our Lady of the Valley High School in Orange, New Jersey and went on to study liberal arts at the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1964. He met his wife to be Mary Maple while on a year abroad study program in Rome Italy with Loyola University. After graduation, Dennis and Mary moved to St. Louis Missouri, where Dennis would begin a long and successful business career with the 3M Company. His 34-years with 3M and Imation would see Dennis, Mary and their 3 boys reside in 10 different cities and 4 different countries.
In business, Dennis was recognized as a leader by example who cared about his employees, colleagues and customers. During his 34 years with 3M/Imation, he held more than 20 different jobs of increasing responsibility and was highly regarded for his empathy, humility, sense of humor and his ability to put life in proper perspective.
His greatest joy was his wife Mary, the love of his life. Together they dedicated the past 30 years to their family, especially their 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, showering them with love, wisdom and the sense of adventure that brought the two together over 60 years ago. There will be a private inurnment ceremony on July 31, 2024, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Mesa, Arizona for the immediate family.
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7 responses to Dennis Anthony Farmer
Chris says:
July 14, 2024
We love you Pop! We miss you. Thank you for what you instilled in your family – unconditional love, support and guidance with patience and understanding. Most of all to keep a clear perspective on life’s situations and always laugh with an awesome sense of humor.
Robert A Farmer (Roberto Antonio Famighetti) says:
July 14, 2024
May My Dear Brother Denny rest in peace and may he enjoy his reunion with Rose and Tony and with all of those who he loved and respected throughout his life.
As Dear Denny’s Younger Brother, I extend my sincere condolences to all of The Dennis Farmer Family members and especially to his lovely wife Sweet Mary who I have always respected and shared with her our love for Dear Denny.
May Dear Denny’s sons and their family members celebrate the blessings they have always enjoyed as part of Dear Denny and Sweet Mary’s beautiful family and life all of whom they have always loved and do love so dearly.
With Love and Respect,
Dear Denny’s Younger Brother Bob
Max Beere says:
July 15, 2024
I had the pleasure of knowing Dennis since we began our 3M careers together at our first sales meeting in 1969. What a fine man with incomparable character.
Our deepest sympathies to Mary and the rest of the family.
Max ( and Diane)
Mary and John Seifert says:
July 15, 2024
Our condolences, love and prayers are with all of the Farmer family. I remember a handsome man marrying my beautiful Aunt, and how in love they looked. That handsome man will be missed.
Mark Farmer says:
July 17, 2024
Dad, you and Mom showed us the way just by the way you loved each other every day. Watching your example made me want to be like you. I could always rely on you to keep things in perspective for me and help me to know what’s really important in life and what was not worth additional attention. Your sense of humility was also quite admirable for a man who accomplished so much in his life. Together, you and Mom had the courage to be adventurous, while dragging three boys around the world. That spirit gave me the confidence many times in my life to take risks that helped me grow. And you never forgot to listen to the music and smile and laugh along the way. I hope I can pass along to my children and grandchildren the qualities in your character that I so admired.