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John DiGregorio Obituary
AGE: 72 • Union Beach
John D. DiGregorio, 72, of Union Beach, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at home. He was born in Italy, and resided in Union City, NJ before moving to Union Beach 42 years ago. He was self-employed, operating Oil Transfer Company, Keansburg.
John was predeceased by his parents, Nicholas and Carmela Calabrese DiGregorio; and a daughter, Linda Rose Brown, in 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene M. Unites DiGregorio; his loving children, Deborah Gross of Holmdel, John of Union Beach, Michael of Middletown, Anthony of Keyport, Joseph of Aberdeen, Joanne Gonnella of Denville, Dawn DiGregorio of Whiting, Tina Swdrak of Garfield, Vincent of Maywood, and Elaine DiGregorio of FL; a brother, Dominic of Matawan; a sister, Rosemary Tyrell of Keyport; and 23 cherished grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family and friends are invited from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and 8:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at the funeral home, with a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family R.C. Church, Union Beach. Entombment will follow at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. To offer the family online condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John DiGregorio
December 23, 2012
you will be missed very much a very special person so stay 18 my friend i will always remember you
December 23, 2012
Ithink of u everyday its so hard to say good-bye to someone that was so dear to my heart for a long time i will miss your voice and words of wisdom a friend that has always been there for me stay 18 my friend i will never forget u but will always miss you
Tina
December 14, 2012
A person that made everyone he knew smile. One of the kindest hearts. You are loved and missed.
December 12, 2012
John u will always be special, i was blessed to have met u and now that you are gone, you will be missed by everyone that knew and loved you
David and Lydena Wyatt
December 10, 2012
Tina, we realize that words mean little at a time like this, but we would like to offer our friendship and love to you and your family during this difficult time.
Heather Walsh-McVay
December 6, 2012
Tony,Lena & the rest of the DiGregorio family I'm sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Mary Ann Ashmore
December 6, 2012
Tony, Lena and family I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Meyers
December 5, 2012
To the Di Gregorio family,
May you all find peace and comfort in the all the wonderful memories you have of him. As he is now in heaven with Lynette, I'm sure she took him by the hand and is showing him all the beautifulness of heaven, where forever they'll both always be carefree and painfree.
So very sorry for your loss.
God Bless.
Roseann P Fischbach
December 5, 2012
RIP John,
You will always remain in our hearts.
Vincent Di Gregorio
December 5, 2012
Wish I had told you I loved you more Dad.
Jo Anne Gonnella
December 5, 2012
Did you ever notice...
Trees seem to always born in the spring. A tree is something nature has provided the earth to help take care of it. Every part of the tree has a use in nature. It cleans the air, it shades the grass and flowers so they do not burn, and it provides fruit to feed many. The branches of a tree reach up to the sun for nourishment and the tree shares it with all. Most of all, it gives new life. A tree lays dormant in the winter and replenishes each spring; never dies, it replants itself and goes on living through it's seedlings.
A tree represents honor, strength and courage. All of earths creatures benefit from trees yet we take them for granted. We don't think to tell them how special they really are. We believe that they are so strong that they never need help to stand tall. When the wind blows strong, we stand under their shelter. When the storm ends we walk away. We never say thank you, it's just expected.
Everyone has a tree, they just don't always see it. My tree is very special, I love my tree very much. I just wanted to let you know how I feel about mine because you are “my tree”.
You've planted your seeds and watched them grow, You've protected them all and made sure they were all safe. And so the seasons have passed over and over again, now your branches no longer gain strength from the sun, the leaves have all fallen and your work is now done; You made sure of that before the last wind blew and took you away.
Now it is our turn to become the tree, to make sure you keeps living and pass on the seeds. To keep the memories and strengths you've shared, and to make sure we never forget to say thank you for planting the seed.
Thank you for planting the seed. Thank you for being my tree.
I love you Poppy…
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