Erving Demetras

Erving (Topsy) Earl Demetras January 22, 1933 – September 21, 2026, Thomson / Saratoga Springs.

Born in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Myrtle Emma Nash and James George Demetras. He attended Saratoga Springs Public Schools.

He worked for Peter Kewitt Construction as a laborer when the Northway, Rte. 87, was being built in the Saratoga Springs area. He was then employed at the New York State bottling plant in Geyser Crest for several years. Erving’s final position was as a maintenance employee for New York State at the Wilton Developmental Center on Mount McGregor, where developmentally disabled children received care. He retired in 1991.

Erving was a fisherman and avid hunter of ducks and geese during his lifetime. He always had a dog and was partial to black Labrador Retrievers, bringing them with him on hunting adventures as much as possible. He was a kind and gentle soul and supporter of many charitable organizations.

He lived at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY the last several years of his life and received additional support from Community Hospice - Saratoga & Washington the last year. The family is extremely grateful and appreciative for all the staff, including aides, clerks, nurses, social workers, cooks and housekeepers, at both Wesley and Hospice, who provided great care and support to Erving and his family.

Erving is survived by his brothers George and Ronald and his sister Florence Sherman, brother-in-law Roger E. Sherman, nieces Cheryl Sherman, Kathryn Clark, nephew Roger M. Sherman and four grand nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Erving, will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Greenridge Cemetery, 17 Green Ridge Place, Saratoga Springs, NY, with the Rev. Joyce DeVelder officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the National Humane Society at www.nationalhumanesociety.org or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Flynn Bros, Inc. Funeral Home. Family and friends may offer condolences at www.flynnbrosinc.com