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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Dominic Anthony Di Iorio

July 24, 1949- May 3, 2020

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.

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Visitation

Services

  • Private

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Interment

  • Private

Fairview Cemetery – Westfield, NJ

1100 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090

Map

Contributions

American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206

3330 Chesapeake Beach Road
Chesapeake Beach MD 20732

Map

Knights of Columbus Calvert Council 7870

PO Box 28
North Beach, MD 20714

Map

Link:
https://stanthonycal.us/knights-of-columbus-calvert-council

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    Linda Crowley
    4 May 2020
    7:28pm

    My deepest sympathy to the family. Dom was a real gentleman and wonderful friend! He will be missed by so many.

    Love and prayers to you all!

    Linda Crowley

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    Islip
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    Paula Raymond
    4 May 2020
    8:31pm

    So very saddened to hear this. Please know that all of you are in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with the strength, courage and grace in the coming days. Sending my love and regards.

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    Ringwood
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    Marlene Evans
    4 May 2020
    8:57pm

    Ellen please know that you and Dom are in my thoughts. Such a difficult time for you and your family. Sending you strength and big hugs my friend. ❤️

    Rest easy, Dom.

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    Saddle Brook
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    Claire and Tim Murphy
    4 May 2020
    8:59pm

    Love to all the DiMaggios and DiIorios. From Claire and Tim Murphy, and Katie and Timothy.

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    Round Lake
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    Bonnie Comar
    4 May 2020
    11:18pm

    My dearest friend, Ellen,
    How I wish I could wrap my arms around you during this time. Please know that since I can’t do that I have instead asked our Blessed Mother to wrap hers around you. I have surrounded you as well with rosaries and prayers. I love you.
    Bonnie

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    Aurora
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    CO
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    Mary MacDonald
    4 May 2020
    11:19pm

    Love always for Ellen and Dom. Met such good people through a shared love of a vintage TV show, Bonanza.

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    Duncan
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    BC
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    Cecilia Cordeiro
    4 May 2020
    11:27pm

    My dearest Ellen. Sending heartfelt sympathies to you Jason, Jonathan and their families as well as to the extended DiIorio and DiMaggio families. May our Heavenly Father hold you in the Palm of His Hand and bring you comfort and peace. May Dominic’s soul rest in the Lord’s Peace.

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    Cranford
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    New Jersey
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    Suzie Scott
    5 May 2020
    4:01am

    Dearest Ellen, our thoughts are with you and your at this sad time. Dom will always be in our hearts and the times we did meet will always have special memories in our hearts.
    Xx

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    Portland
    State
    United Kingdom
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    Mr & Mrs Edward Hlava
    5 May 2020
    4:19am

    Our heart goes out to my sister, and all the Diiorio family for this loss. He was a wonderful father, brother, husband and will be missed by many. May all of the happy memories we have of him be of comfort in our sadness. Our love will continue for him. Love you.

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    Wake Forest
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    North Carolina
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    Ronnie Siegel Mark
    5 May 2020
    8:16am

    Our heartfelt sympathies to the family from my mother, Bernice Rubin 92, and myself;
    As we have very fond high school memories as including Dominick as part of our family and family vacations at the farm. He was a gentleman and taught his sons how to be the same. He will be missed!
    Ronnie (Rubin) Siegel Mark

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    Tewksbury
    State
    NJ
    Reply
    James Stack
    5 May 2020
    9:30am

    Eternal rest grant to him O Lord. Our prayers are with you . Fr. Stack and St. Anthony’s parish family.

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    NORTH BEACH
    State
    Maryland
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    Louise Swann
    5 May 2020
    10:37am

    Tom and I were privileged to have known Dom through the Bonanza conventions at Lake Tahoe and the Bonanza Gatherings at Ponderosa II. Dom was as sweet, gentle man and the world is poorer without him. Our thoughts are with Ellen and their sons during this difficult time. Tom and Louise Swann.

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    Tucson
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    AZ
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    Debbie Zagwodzki
    5 May 2020
    10:42am

    Ellen…Dom and Tom have the same birthday! (Dom was 2 when my husband was born). That hit me. I am glad we met at one of James gatherings. He’s so handsome. I remember thinking he didn’t look Italian to me. Lol!

    My prayers are with you all. I am just so glad God honored and blessed you with the last few months at home together…He has him and you KNOW it. Your faith is so strong… Feel your feelings but let God carry you, my friend. You know I care. After all, we’ve been doing life together for a while now… ❤️. Debbie Zagwodzk

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    Owings
    State
    Md
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    Gordon Norwood
    5 May 2020
    4:28pm

    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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    Prince Frederick
    State
    MD
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    Dan & Shea Svihra
    6 May 2020
    8:35am

    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.

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    City
    Chesapeake Beach
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Mike Wallace
    6 May 2020
    11:32am

    Peace and love to you and your family,Ellen. Dominic–you will be missed,my friend! RIP!

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    Annapolis
    State
    Md
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    Ellen Hall
    6 May 2020
    4:56pm

    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.

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    Nettleton
    State
    Mississippi
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    Mike and Beth DiMaggio
    7 May 2020
    9:01am

    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.

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    Brentwood
    State
    TN
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    Betty Fitzwater
    7 May 2020
    11:35am

    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.

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    Annapolis
    State
    Maryland
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    Vivian Andersch
    7 May 2020
    2:34pm

    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.

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    Bayville
    State
    NJ
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    Sam Hlava
    7 May 2020
    3:02pm

    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.

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    Raleigh
    State
    NC
    Reply
    Lynne and Joe Orlofsky
    7 May 2020
    4:06pm

    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

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    Rahway
    State
    NJ
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    Judy Fisiorek
    8 May 2020
    2:32pm

    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

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    Huntingtown
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    MD
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Sort Comments

    Linda Crowley
    4 May 2020
    7:28pm

    My deepest sympathy to the family. Dom was a real gentleman and wonderful friend! He will be missed by so many.

    Love and prayers to you all!

    Linda Crowley

    save
    City
    Islip
    State
    NY
    Reply
    Paula Raymond
    4 May 2020
    8:31pm

    So very saddened to hear this. Please know that all of you are in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with the strength, courage and grace in the coming days. Sending my love and regards.

    save
    City
    Ringwood
    State
    NJ
    Reply
    Marlene Evans
    4 May 2020
    8:57pm

    Ellen please know that you and Dom are in my thoughts. Such a difficult time for you and your family. Sending you strength and big hugs my friend. ❤️

    Rest easy, Dom.

    save
    City
    Saddle Brook
    State
    NJ
    Reply
    Claire and Tim Murphy
    4 May 2020
    8:59pm

    Love to all the DiMaggios and DiIorios. From Claire and Tim Murphy, and Katie and Timothy.

    save
    City
    Round Lake
    State
    NY
    Reply
    Bonnie Comar
    4 May 2020
    11:18pm

    My dearest friend, Ellen,
    How I wish I could wrap my arms around you during this time. Please know that since I can’t do that I have instead asked our Blessed Mother to wrap hers around you. I have surrounded you as well with rosaries and prayers. I love you.
    Bonnie

    save
    City
    Aurora
    State
    CO
    Reply
    Mary MacDonald
    4 May 2020
    11:19pm

    Love always for Ellen and Dom. Met such good people through a shared love of a vintage TV show, Bonanza.

    save
    City
    Duncan
    State
    BC
    Reply
    Cecilia Cordeiro
    4 May 2020
    11:27pm

    My dearest Ellen. Sending heartfelt sympathies to you Jason, Jonathan and their families as well as to the extended DiIorio and DiMaggio families. May our Heavenly Father hold you in the Palm of His Hand and bring you comfort and peace. May Dominic’s soul rest in the Lord’s Peace.

    save
    City
    Cranford
    State
    New Jersey
    Reply
    Suzie Scott
    5 May 2020
    4:01am

    Dearest Ellen, our thoughts are with you and your at this sad time. Dom will always be in our hearts and the times we did meet will always have special memories in our hearts.
    Xx

    save
    City
    Portland
    State
    United Kingdom
    Reply
    Mr & Mrs Edward Hlava
    5 May 2020
    4:19am

    Our heart goes out to my sister, and all the Diiorio family for this loss. He was a wonderful father, brother, husband and will be missed by many. May all of the happy memories we have of him be of comfort in our sadness. Our love will continue for him. Love you.

    save
    City
    Wake Forest
    State
    North Carolina
    Reply
    Ronnie Siegel Mark
    5 May 2020
    8:16am

    Our heartfelt sympathies to the family from my mother, Bernice Rubin 92, and myself;
    As we have very fond high school memories as including Dominick as part of our family and family vacations at the farm. He was a gentleman and taught his sons how to be the same. He will be missed!
    Ronnie (Rubin) Siegel Mark

    save
    City
    Tewksbury
    State
    NJ
    Reply
    James Stack
    5 May 2020
    9:30am

    Eternal rest grant to him O Lord. Our prayers are with you . Fr. Stack and St. Anthony’s parish family.

    save
    City
    NORTH BEACH
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Louise Swann
    5 May 2020
    10:37am

    Tom and I were privileged to have known Dom through the Bonanza conventions at Lake Tahoe and the Bonanza Gatherings at Ponderosa II. Dom was as sweet, gentle man and the world is poorer without him. Our thoughts are with Ellen and their sons during this difficult time. Tom and Louise Swann.

    save
    City
    Tucson
    State
    AZ
    Reply
    Debbie Zagwodzki
    5 May 2020
    10:42am

    Ellen…Dom and Tom have the same birthday! (Dom was 2 when my husband was born). That hit me. I am glad we met at one of James gatherings. He’s so handsome. I remember thinking he didn’t look Italian to me. Lol!

    My prayers are with you all. I am just so glad God honored and blessed you with the last few months at home together…He has him and you KNOW it. Your faith is so strong… Feel your feelings but let God carry you, my friend. You know I care. After all, we’ve been doing life together for a while now… ❤️. Debbie Zagwodzk

    save
    City
    Owings
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Gordon Norwood
    5 May 2020
    4:28pm

    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

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Dan & Shea Svihra
    6 May 2020
    8:35am

    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.

    save
    City
    Chesapeake Beach
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Mike Wallace
    6 May 2020
    11:32am

    Peace and love to you and your family,Ellen. Dominic–you will be missed,my friend! RIP!

    save
    City
    Annapolis
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Ellen Hall
    6 May 2020
    4:56pm

    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.

    save
    City
    Nettleton
    State
    Mississippi
    Reply
    Mike and Beth DiMaggio
    7 May 2020
    9:01am

    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.

    save
    City
    Brentwood
    State
    TN
    Reply
    Betty Fitzwater
    7 May 2020
    11:35am

    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.

    save
    City
    Annapolis
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Vivian Andersch
    7 May 2020
    2:34pm

    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.

    save
    City
    Bayville
    State
    NJ
    Reply
    Sam Hlava
    7 May 2020
    3:02pm

    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.

    save
    City
    Raleigh
    State
    NC
    Reply
    Lynne and Joe Orlofsky
    7 May 2020
    4:06pm

    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

    save
    City
    Rahway
    State
    NJ
    Reply
    Judy Fisiorek
    8 May 2020
    2:32pm

    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

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply

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