Kurt “Randy” Dempe regretfully passed from this life Monday January 9, 2017. He was 53. Born in Hackensack and raised in Butler, New Jersey. Randy was a member of local 472, Oakland N.J. and local 7, Binghamton, NY. He loved his trade, most especially drilling and blasting. His passion for explosives matched his explosive personality. His love for music grounded him and fed his soul. Randy was a distinctive force in the lives of those around him. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was an active member of the American Legion Post 80 and the Marine Corps League in Binghamton, NY.  He is predeceased by his father Jack, and both of his brothers, Michael Dempe and Mark Dempe. He is survived by his mother Peggy J. Dempe, sister Kim Besset, daughters Sarah Zoon-Dempe and Rachel Zoon, dear friend and mother to his daughters, Bonnie L. Zoon, nephews Jason Dempe, Josh Dempe, Chris Dempe, Matt Dempe, and nieces Stacey Kerstner and Michelle Kinney. His smile and laugh that endured through light and through dark will be remembered. We loved him so much. His absence leaves a huge void, we miss him already.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations in his name be given to the American Legion Post 80, 76 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13905. A funeral service for Randy will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday at the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY.  Visitation is from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm  Services will be provided by both the American Legion and the  Marine Corps League during the visitation along with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps at the conclusion of the funeral service. A gathering will be held at the American Legion immediately following the funeral. 

 

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