Dominic Anthony Di Iorio, 70, of North Beach, Maryland, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Dominic was born on July 24, 1949 in Campo Di Giove, Abruzzi, Italy the son of Raffaele Di Iorio and Silvia Di Tana. Dominic voyaged to the United States aboard the SS Andrea Doria in 1954, and arrived at his new home in Westfield, NJ. He was a champion soccer player at Westfield High School, and after graduating went on to earn his Associate of Applied Science degree at Union County College. He also served in the National Guard from 1970 to 1978, and was employed with the Pitney Bowes company as a copier service technician for 21 years, retiring in 1993. He married Ellen Di Maggio on October 13, 1973, and they continued to reside in Westfield, NJ, until August of 2014 when they moved to North Beach, MD. Dominic was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, NJ, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in North Beach, the Knights of Columbus Calvert Council 7870, and the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206. Dominic will be remembered as a friendly and caring man who greatly treasured family traditions and his Italian heritage.
Dominic is survived by his wife Ellen Di Maggio Di Iorio of North Beach, sons Jason Di Iorio of Clark, NJ, and Jonathan Di Iorio and his wife Megan of Prince Frederick, MD and grandchildren Wesley, Hunter, and Molly Di Iorio. He is also survived by brother Adelfio Di Iorio and his wife Anna, sister Anita Russo and her husband Mario, and cousins Leo and Victor Villani, all of Westfield, NJ, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dominic’s name may be made to the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 or the Knights of Columbus Calvert Council 7870 at the address and links below.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions all services will be private. We will be live streaming the service on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page at 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 7.
Judy Fisiorek
May 8 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
Dear Ellen,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We have many good memories of Dom that were created through our bowling with him. He always had a smile on his face. We will miss him. The “Dominator!”
May God bless you always.
Judy Fisiorek and Paul Yost
Lynne and Joe Orlofsky
May 7 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
My deepest condolences. Please know that Dom touched more hearts than we will probably ever know and I am one of them. He will have a lasting legacy because he meant so much to so many, and will be very much missed. I am wishing you comfort today and heartfelt love to you all. Lynne and Joe Orlofsky
Sam Hlava
May 7 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
Deepest condolences to Aunt Ellen and the entire family. I enjoyed the time we were able to spend together growing up visiting NJ with the family. You will be missed Uncle Dom.
Vivian Andersch
May 7 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
So Sorry for our loss. We have fond memories of Dominick at the Armada in Wildwood Crest. With his family
especially his grandchildren. Prayers for him and his family.
God Bless
Vivian and George Andersch Sr.
Betty Fitzwater
May 7 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
Our sincere sympathy to you Ellen and your family. Dominic will be missed by everyone who knew him. We always looked forward to bowling with him each week. We loved his sense of humor. God Bless you and your family.
Mike and Beth DiMaggio
May 7 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
Our love and sympathy are with my sister, our nephews and all of Dom’s family. We will miss him and will keep our fond memories of many years in our thoughts.
Ellen Hall
May 6 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
Ellen. We are sending our sympathy in your loss. Our prayers are for you and your family. May Jesus give you peace at this time. Dominic will be missed. We know he is with Jesus. May Gods blessings go with you.
Mike Wallace
May 6 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
Peace and love to you and your family,Ellen. Dominic–you will be missed,my friend! RIP!
Dan & Shea Svihra
May 6 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
Dear Ellen and family,
Dom was such a gentle giant and even though we’ve only known him a few years, we appreciated his love of God and country and family. He always made us feel welcome and uplifted. We are praying for all of you and wish we could be there to help with our hugs and support. May God strengthen you and your sons at this difficult time. Please reach out to us if you need anything. We are here for you. We love you.
Gordon Norwood
May 5 – Obituary: Dominic Anthony Di Iorio
Dom,
You brought much happiness, style and humor to our senior bowling leagues. In behalf of the Monday Hopefuls, you will be missed my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ellen and the family.
Gordon
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