Joseph DiModica, a long-time Lynn resident, formerly of Boston’s West End, died Monday at the Jewish Rehab Center, Swampscott. He was 97.
Mr. DiModica worked at Central Fruit in Lynn for many years before the store’s closing.
He was the beloved husband of the late Frances (Sarcia). He was a devoted father to Anne Amirault of Lynn, Sebastian DiModica of Woburn, Domenic DiModica of Lynn, and the late Virginia Giannotti. He was a loving grandfather to Roberta Carlson of Billerica, Lisa Giannotti of Tyngsboro, Renee Caron of Lynn, great-grandfather to Tayla Carlson of Billerica and Tim Smith of NH. He was the brother of Lucy Donato of Somerville.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Friday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden