Joseph A. DeMattia, Jr., age 71, of Malden passed away on Friday, May 22nd, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a brief illness. Born and raised in Medford, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Esther (Lamborgni) DeMattia. Joseph is survived by his dear brother Gerard DeMattia of Somerville.

At his family’s request, all services for Joseph will be private.