SUDBURY: Michael J. DiModica, Jr. 81, died peacefully in the care and comfort of his family at his residence in Sudbury on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 following a period of declining health.
He was born in the family residence on Boston Post Road in Wayland on January 11, 1940 the son of the late Michael J. DiModica and Annie (Kerr) DiModica.
Michael is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 56 years, Kathryn F. (Tangney) DiModica of Sudbury. Loving father of Michael J. DiModica, III and his wife Wendy of Sudbury and Thomas F. DiModica and his wife Jennifer of Sudbury. He was the cherished grandfather of Isabella F. DiModica and Brianna M. DiModica both of Sudbury. He was the brother of Patricia Hayes of Sudbury and her late husband Robert J. Hayes and the late Margaret M. Angelosanto and her husband Joseph M. Angelosanto and the late Ann C. “Nancy” Conigliari and her husband Victor J. Conigliari, Jr. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Michael spent his formative years in Wayland and graduated from Wayland High School with the Class of 1958.
He was the Founder and Owner of M. J. DiModica, a well known and established excavating company in Sudbury now operated under the direction of his sons Michael and Thomas as M. J. DiModica and Sons.
Michael enjoyed salt-water sport fishing as well as boating and was a member of the Allen Harbor Yacht Club of Harwichport. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Sudbury Council and was a longtime communicant of Saint Anselm Church. He was a member of the Antique Truck Club and was the Captain of the Sudbury Company of Militia & Minute Horse Troop during the Bicentennial Celebration in 1976.
The most important aspect of Michael’s life was the love and devotion to his family, time spent with them and always the enjoyment of his granddaughters. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him and his dedication to others.
Visitations will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (off Rte. 30), Wayland.
Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 9:00 am followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Saint Anselm Church, 100 Landham Road, Sudbury.
Interment will follow in the DiModica family lot in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sudbury.
In lieu of flowers. His family kindly suggests that memorial gifts in Michael’s memory may be sent to Saint Anselm Church or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
For condolences please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com