DiGERONIMO, Joseph J. 90 years old, of Leominster, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in HealthAlliance-Leominster Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret H. (Dolan) DiGeronimo; two daughters, Joanne Migliaro and her husband Anthony of Naples, FL, and Patricia Flynn and her husband Robert of Foxboro; three grandchildren, Christian Flynn of Virginia, Matthew Flynn and Meagan Flynn both of Foxboro; brother-in-law, John Dolan and his wife Marilyn of Leominster; two nephews Fr. Joseph Dolan of Fitchburg and Thomas Dolan of Natick; and three granddogs, Boomer, Mia, and Remy. Joseph was predeceased by a sister and two brothers.

Joseph was born in Leominster on March 21, 1928, son of Louis and Anna (Chiauzzi) DiGeronimo and was a lifelong resident. Well known as Joe Di, he was a 1945 graduate from Leominster High School and attended a post graduate year at Worcester Academy. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Boston University and used his education as part owner and Senior Vice President of the former Victory Super Markets. Joe was a U.S. Army Veteran for WWII in the Occupation Army stationed in Japan. He was a member of St. Anna Parish, the Knights of Columbus in Leominster, and the Leominster/Fitchburg Lodge of Elks. Joe Di was an avid golfer, a frequent traveler to Florida, and enjoyed doing word search puzzles, solitaire, and watching classic television shows. Recently, Emmanuel College dedicated a new convenience store to Joe in celebration of his 90th birthday. His legacy lives on with Joe Di's Food Mart.

Joe was a loyal supporter of the Progeria Research Foundation. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory at Progeriaresearch.org or Progeria Research Foundation, P.O. Box 3453, Peabody, MA 01961.

Services and burial were private. The Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, LEOMINSTER assisted the family with arrangements. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH DIGERONIMO

7 Entries

Tom Swank

March 21, 2019

I will remember Joe in many positive ways with a big smile and a great sense of humor, always great with a story...

Tom Swank

March 21, 2019

My history with Joe 1955-56 thru 1999, a super gentleman, a friend and a customer. In the 1950s I was a delivery man for my father's business 7-Up Bottling Co., Worcester, MA and Joe was my customer when I worked for West Chemical selling him disinfectants for his meat room and in the 80s and 90s he was my customer for creating a bacterial free environment and Joe was the inspiration for setting this program in place. He was a very special friend. God bless his family...

LuAnn Thibodeau

February 2, 2019

To Joe's family:

I fondly remember Joe from my days as a 20 year old rookie cashier at Victory in Gardner. He was always so pleasant and caring. Now it's 40 years later and I am so thankful for the kindness that he showed me in those days gone by. I'm sure that he is being his jovial self in Heaven and will be always watching out for all of you, until you are all reunited for eternity with him someday. God bless and know that there are many people that have benefited from being able to call Joe a true friend.

Ann & Gary Todd

February 1, 2019

Dear Margaret, Joanne, Tricia and family,

Sending our love and condolences for your loss. I hope you all know how much your family has always meant to us...we have so many fond memories of Joe and the wonderful years at Victory! We will treasure the kindness and opportunities given to us. You made us feel like part of your family. God bless and comfort you. Much love, Gary & Ann Todd

January 30, 2019

Joanne, Anthony and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Fran & Joe Levatino, FL

January 28, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joseph. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure that fills your heart with love and brings you joy. May you find comfort in Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life at John 6:40.

Ann Wright

January 28, 2019

Joanne and Family. I was so saddened to read that your Dad had passed a way. Meeting him a few times, I could see he was a dynamic part of your family. Please know I'm thinking of you.

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