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Richard J. Diodato

1932 - 2018

Richard J. Diodato obituary, 1932-2018

BORN

1932

DIED

2018

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Richard Diodato Obituary

Richard J. Diodato, age 85, died peacefully on July 3, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Plymouth. He was the devoted husband of Maryanne (Bratti) Diodato. Born in Plymouth, MA on December 15, 1932, Richard was a son of the late Robert and Margaret (St. Lawrence) Diodato. He was educated in Plymouth and a graduate of Plymouth High School. He entered the US Marine Corp where proudly served his country during the Korean War. Richard had worked for the Town of Plymouth as a Police Officer for most of his life. He was a member of the American Legion Post 40 and VFW Post 1822 in Plymouth. Richard had an smile that would light up the room. He was an avid story teller leaving memories that will last forever. He will be fondly missed by the many lives he touched. Besides leaving his wife of 63 years, Richard was the loving father of Richard Diodato, Sharon Diodato and her husband Paul, Lauren Diodato and the late Michelle Diodato Weis all of Plymouth. He was the beloved brother of Ronald Diodato of Plymouth and was predeceased by his siblings Robert Jr. Sonny Diodato, Mary Simone and Pauline McLeane. He was the cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of numerous grandchildren. Visiting hours will take place on Thursday morning, July 12th, 2018 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service in the Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court St., Plymouth at 12 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. For online guestbook visit: www.cartmelldavis.com

Published by Old Colony Memorial from Jul. 7 to Jul. 14, 2018.
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cartmell - Davis Life Celebration Funeral Home - North Plymouth

373 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

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12

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12:00 p.m.

Cartmell - Davis Life Celebration Funeral Home - North Plymouth

373 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

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373 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

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