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Michael DiGiantommaso Obituary

Of Malden, formerly of North Reading, at the age of 23, May 15. Beloved son of Richard J. and Carol A. (Diorio) DiGiantommaso. Dear brother of Paul J. DiGiantommaso of Malden. Cherished grandson of Frank and Marie Diorio of Danvers and Dominic and Elizabeth DiGiantommaso of Everett. Loving nephew of Jeannie Diorio of Saugus, Dominic DiGiantommaso, Jr. and his wife Jean of Plymouth and Deborah Winter of Everett. Funeral from the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28), NORTH READING, at Reading line, on Wednesday, May 19 at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St., (Rte. 62), North Reading at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 thru 8 PM. Interment Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. Donations may be made in Michael's memory to the CSF Dollars for Scholars Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 529, North Reading, MA 01864. Michael was a 1998 graduate of North Reading High School and was Captain of the Football and Wrestling Teams. (cotafuneralhomes.com). Cota Funeral Home 978-664-4340

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Published by Boston Globe on May 18, 2004.

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M

May 12, 2025

I don´t know what to say. You know

J

February 14, 2025

Hi Mike. Kinda interesting...saw the notification in my email today that you got a new message here. It´s Valentines Day-stupid holiday LoL. Anyway: came across something that made me think of you: Dear Michael, the story is done, but the poetry lives forever. See you when I see you, love. -J

Mom

February 13, 2025

Missing you
Love you
Mom

Mom

May 14, 2024

Hi Michael
Tomorrow will be 20 years without you. It just doesn´t seem imaginable. As you know so much has happened. Good and bad. I miss everyone. So many are now with you. I wish it were me but I still have a lot to do here on earth. You´re always with me that´s how I´ve survived this long. Please watch over those that are sick and I need another 20 years, then we´ll meet again . I love and miss you more than you´ll ever know.
Love,
Mom

YouCanHearMe

May 16, 2023

To Mike's Family: I know your grief will never end. My deepest sympathies and I hope that with each passing day you come closer to serenity.
To Mike: I know you can feel all of the emotions of all those that post here in your memory. I've been thinking about you, and just wanted to say thank you for being a consistently awesome person. And to know how loved you are. See you when I see you my friend. -J

Mom

August 21, 2022

Michael
Wishing you a heavenly birthday. I love and miss you beyond words.
Mom

Mom

August 5, 2022

Mom

August 5, 2022

Mom

August 5, 2022

Remembering you

Mom

July 27, 2022

Mom

July 27, 2022

Mom

July 27, 2022

Mom

July 27, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you with love

Mom

July 24, 2022

Thinking of you tonight. Nana and Bagger and Bobby are all with you. Watch over your brother his wife and children. We always talk about "Uncle Mike".
Love and miss you desperately. Peace be with you.
I wish you were here
Mom

August 18, 2020

Mikey,

Wishing you a happy birthday in heaven (8/21.) Miss you & love you. Keep watch over your mom.auntie and nana. Glad beggar is there with you on your birthday. Love you lots.

Beth (aka nana- lol)

August 17, 2020

Michael
wishing you a Happy Birthday!!! Wish I could be there with you and beggar.
love Auntie

jeannie

May 15, 2020

Michael

Miss you very much,cant believe that 16yrs years that have passed it seems impossible.
love
Auntie

May 15, 2020

Hello Michael

As all these years have pass it seems impossible its been 16 Yrs.
Hope you and bagger are fishing and laughing.
I miss you very much and Beggar too!
love
Auntie

May 15, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May 14, 2020

Hi mikey,

Although you are in heaven, watching over all you loved..you are always in my heart. Miss that beautiful smile when you called me "nana" to get a rise out of me..tomorrow on your anniversary i will be saying a special prayer hello to you..miss you and love you always..keep watch over your mom..

Love Beth

May 12, 2020

To my beautiful boy. It's 2020. Bagger is with you. Covid 19 is now a pandemic. So many lives lost. I haven't gone a day without missing you. Thank you to your friend DJ for returning your wallet to me after16 years! Miss you beyond words. RIP my precious boy.

Jeannie

May 13, 2019

Michael,,,Another year older and cant believe how long you have been gone. I still get a pit in my stomach as I write to you.. IHope you are fishing..
miss you
love
Auntie.

May 12, 2019

Mikey, i can't believe this weds you will be gone 15 yrs..you were and always will be in my heart..love you and miss you...
Love
Beth

Beth kelley

August 21, 2017

Your birthday brings back memoriesOf laughter and of tearsOf all the celebrations heldThroughout your precious yearsAs you're now watching over meI hope that you can seeHow much those memories we madeWill always mean to meI'll always cherish times we hadAnd smile just at the thoughtI hope you know the magnitudeOf joy your life here broughtOn holidays and birthdaysIt's so hard to be apartLike every day that falls betweenYour memory fills my heartYou're with me now where e'er I goYou're part of all I doI'll celebrate your special dayAnd the gift of knowing you Happy Birthday,mikey Love.you mikey

Happy Birthday

August 21, 2017

Good morning Michael
At 10:43 AM today you would have been 37 years old. I miss you every second of every day. Not a day goes by without you on my mind. I wonder what life would be like for you now. I stay in touch with some of your friends. And as you know you've been reunited with some.
Auntie, Bob and me will bring balloons
Love you beyond
Mom

August 18, 2017

Hello Michael,,

Another birthday is coming up I can't believe you will be 37yrs old.. Have a wonderful day with your friends in heaven..

Miss you
Love Auntie

Jeannie Diorio

May 11, 2015

Michael,,, I miss you still!!!! it is Now,, 11 years you left is earth...i know you're always watching over your brother and his children and your mom,,,Love You and until we meet again. Love Auntie

Michaels house

May 9, 2015

mom

November 22, 2014

I'm thinking about you as I always do. Missing you is still so painful. Love you so much

July 29, 2014

Michael

your birthday will be here soon,,Im thinking of you always..
love auntie

May 7, 2014

Hello Michael
It is still hard to believe you are gone,
Your 10th year anniversary is this month...
Miss you very much..
Love Auntie
oxxoxo

April 23, 2013

Hi Michael
It is coming up on 9 yrs that you were taken from us...miss you
love auntie

March 8, 2012

hi mikey
thinking of you today and everyday.
miss you very much
love auntie

John Penney

November 1, 2011

Miss you Mike. Still think often about growing up in NR and high school memories hanging with you - because they are some of the best I have. Love you man.

August 21, 2011

Happy Birthday Mikey,
Miss you and love you..keep a watchful eye over your family..soar with the Angels..
Beth

November 25, 2010

God bless you on this Thanksgiving day.
Love and miss you
Mom

auntie

November 24, 2010

michael

i think of you everyday,,,
love auntie
oxoxox

Jeremy Twomey

August 1, 2010

Hello,

Just came across this website and was very happy to see that it was still being maintained. I often think about Mikey and recently found a pictue of him that I will scan and post to this site. I wish his family the best.

Beth

May 15, 2010

Mikey,
Thinking of you ,on your 6th anniversary in Heaven.. Miss you and love you..

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Love Beth

August 21, 2009

Hi Mikey,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY.. sorry that I couldn't be with your mom on this day.. but I know that you are watching over all of us... Miss you and Love you..you are always in my thoughts and in my heart.
Love Beth

Carol

May 16, 2009

We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
Love always,
Mom

Beth

May 15, 2009

Mikey,
I can't believe that it is 5 years since you left. You are missed by all the love you.Keep a watchful eye over all of us..
Love you

April 12, 2009

Have a Blessed Easter in heaven.
Love always,
Mom

January 1, 2009

Michael,
Another year has passed. Missing you.
Love always,
Mom

Beth

December 28, 2008

Mikey,
Just wanted to wish you a merry christmas and happy new year. you are missed and loved every day...
may you fly high with the angels

Love you

December 25, 2008

Thinking of you Michael.
Merry Christmas in heaven.
Love and miss you,
Mom

Lennie Malvone

November 29, 2008

Carol
Just to let you know that you and mike are always in my prayers

November 27, 2008

HAPPY THANKSGIVING MIKE.
WE WILL MISS YOU.
LOVE YOU.
MOM

Eliot Winecour

August 22, 2008

Carol, when it comes to Michael, you are always in my thoughts. Especially, at this time of the year for my Dad's birthday was 23 August.
Love you much,
Eliot

Jeannie Diorio

August 22, 2008

Michael
Happy 28th Birthday,,I miss you very
much,, especially your smile... :)
I hope you enjoyed the balloons and
plants...
Love Auntie

Mom

August 22, 2008

Hi Mike
Yesterday was your 28th birthday.
We went to see you with balloons and flowers. We all miss you so much. I think of you every single day. I lit a candle in your memory and will keep it lit until time that it will no longer have a flame.
I hope you had a Happy Heavenly birthday.
Love you always,

August 20, 2008

HI MIKEY,,
TOMORROW IS YOUR BIRTHDAY AND I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I AM THINKING OF YOU.. MISS YOU LOTS.. MOM IS GOING TO PLANT A TREE IN HER YARD, IN YOUR HONOR THIS FALL, SO YOU CAN BE WITH HER ALWAYS, ALL SHE HAS TO DO IS LOOK OUT HER DEN WINDOW AND YOU WILL BE THERE..SHE MISSES YOU EVERYDAY..PLEASE WATCH OVER HER..ENJOY YOUR BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN..DANCE WITH THE ANGELS

I LOVE YOU..
BETH (AKA NANA)

Paul Huffman

May 26, 2008

Hi Mikey, So sorry it took me so long to get back here. Just wanted to let you know that you are always in my prayers, and always in my heart. But you knew that already, didn't you?- Your friend, Paul.

Beth Kelley

May 15, 2008

Mikey,
I find it hard to believe that you left us 4 years ago today. you are forever in my thoughts, prayers and most of all my heart. soar with all the angels in Heaven.

Love Beth

CAROL DIGIANTOMMASO

May 15, 2008

DEAR MICHAEL,
FOUR YEARS HAVE PASSED. YOU ARE IN MY HEART EVERY DAY. YOU ARE SO MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU IN HEAVEN.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS,
MOM

Beth (aka Nana)

December 23, 2007

Hi Mikey,

Just want to let you know that you are being thought of at this time.. wish you a Merry Christmas.. you are missed everyday..we love you very much... please continue to keep an eye over all of us...sleep well with the angels..
Love

Kim

August 21, 2007

Happy Birthday....Thinking of you today....I will come by and visit soon.....

beth kelley

August 21, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKEY,
you are always in my thoughts and in my heart..miss you..love you..keep an eye on all those that you love..fly with the angels...
love nana

Carol DiGiantommaso

July 4, 2007

Jeremy,
Thank you for the message you left.
It means a lot to know that Mike is thought of.
Mikeysmom

Jeremy Twomey

July 2, 2007

I had a dream about Mike last night. He was laughing and sharing his memories of good times we had. Just thought I would share that.It seemed pretty real.

Paul Huffman

May 15, 2007

Dear Mikey, this is just a note to let you know that when you make a true friend - that friendship lasts forever. I've learned so much about your inner qualities that I feel as though I do know you so well. You will always remain lodged in my heart.

Kim

August 22, 2006

Hey Mike....

Thought of you yesterday. Happy Birthday. I promise I will come see you soon. Thinking Of You...

Your Mom

August 21, 2006

Another year past, you would have been 26 years old. I visited you today with flowers and balloons, remembering what life was like when you were a little boy. A gift you were to our family and a memory you'll always be.

Happy Birthday in heaven Mikey.

Love

Beth (aka Nana)

August 21, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKEY

just popped in to wish you a happy birthday ... miss you.....you are a great kid ....you are loved and missed everyday by all your family and friends....my prayers are always with you....

love

Phyllis Costa

July 3, 2006

Michael

Even tho I never met you, I feel like I know you thru your Mom. You must have been a wonderful person, your Mom loves you so much. I work with her and I see the pain in her face everyday. Help her to know that she will be OK. She helps me and gives me courage and I want to do the same for her. I hope you are at peace and have found happiness.

Love

Phyllis Costa

Pam Hirtle

May 19, 2006

carol,

I have been reading all your postings on LTC.You are trully a remarkable woman. I pray for you and your mikey,and Paul.I can only imagine what you go thru everyday missing your boy. God bless, I hope to meet you soon.

Mike and his favorite redsox cap

May 17, 2006

Mom and Mike

May 17, 2006

Mike's first catch

May 17, 2006

Mike at his grandparents cottage

May 17, 2006

Mike enjoying tubing in N.H.

May 17, 2006

Mike's baseball days

May 17, 2006

Mom

May 17, 2006

Mikey,

It has taken me a few days to get my thoughts together. Two years seems like a life time, yet like yesterday. May 15,2004 remains so vivid in my mind.

In spite of the flooding and blocked roads we made it to your memorial mass at St. Theresa's Church. I thought I would be able to "brave" this day. But, as always memories of you flooded my head. Tears welled up in my eyes, with thoughts of, "I just can't believe you have been gone for two years and will never be back on this earth again"

Mikey you will NEVER be forgotten by those who loved you.

We miss you and love you more than words can say.

Till we meet again.

My deepest love.

Mom

Paul H

May 15, 2006

An Anniversary Poem for Micheal



When the early morning sunlight hits me square in the face

I stumble out of bed and join the human race

Sometimes it makes me wonder If I'm going anywhere

Then I remember precious people like you who really care

And it softens my heart



You keep sending us messages that tell us not to fear

because once the journeys over you'll be waiting for us there

You'll teach us all the answers that we couldn't find down here

and your spirit touches us like music to our ears

And it softens our hearts

Kim Calabro

May 15, 2006

Thinking of you today Mikey....and many others....watch over your family and friends...to whom you are still very much alive...Miss you....

Beth (Nana)

May 15, 2006

Hi Michael,,,who can believe that you left us 2 years ago today.. we had a beautiful mass for you this morning...your Mom,Dad, Paul, Auntie, Jamie and I were all there with you..an your grandparents were there in spirit.. since you decided to make your presence known with a small flood...know that you are always in our hearts and forever on your minds... we all miss you & love you...you were the light of your mom's life.. but your spirit is forever burning bright in her heart...

Love

Jeremy Twomey

May 3, 2006

still think of mike all the time. Best wishes to his family.



Love Jeremy Twomey

Carol DiGiantommaso

April 19, 2006

Mikey

Easter has passed us by. Another holiday without you. The little blue easter egg you gave me when you were a little boy still sits in my drawer. As I opened it and read the poem you wrote on bunny ears shaped paper, it brought a smile to my face. In memory of you, on Easter Sunday each family member received a plastic easter egg filled with jelly beans.

I think of you every minute of each day.

You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you so much.

Love,

Mom

Beth

April 17, 2006

Hi Mikey,

Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you, and miss you..

please continue to watch over your mom and all the family....Happy Easter...

Love you and miss you...

Paul Huffman

March 21, 2006

Dear Micheal, forgive those of us who still walk with folded wings. Our prayers are our way to reach out towards you until the day we hold your wisdom. With all the love we have to give - we give to you. And in our prayers you will remain for all the days of our lives - Amen.

Kim Calabro

January 21, 2006

Hey Mike, Thinking of you.... my Uncle Joe is with you now. I hope that you two meet and are looking down on those you love. And help all of us here that don't understand. We'll forever be keeping your memories alive...and missing you...

Carol

December 25, 2005

Merry Christmas Mikey.

The second Christmas without you, you never leave my heart. I found this little saying, Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories. Thank you for the memories Mikey. We all love and miss you.

Love you always Mikey,

Mom

Kim Calabro

December 24, 2005

Merry Christmas Mike....Thinking of you.....

Beth

December 23, 2005

Hi Michael,

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas... I know that when I go to church and they sing Angels that we have heard .. i will be thinking of you... because you are all of our angel... Miss You Lots... Keep on watching over your Mom.. she misses you and loves you so much...

Love

Karen Ventimiglia

November 26, 2005

Dear Sweet Michael, I have had the great pleasure of meeting your mom.

I hope you have met My Gino in heaven also.

She loves you so much, and misses you more then you can ever imagine.

Please stick close to her, and when shes feeling down please send her a sign that your around, OK?????

Love Karen

Mom

November 24, 2005

Dear Mike,

Happy Thanksgiving if there is such a holiday in heaven. The days without you get harder as time passes. You are sorely missed and never forgotten.

Love you always,

Mom

Kim Calabro

September 21, 2005

Thinking Of you Mikey.....

Miss ya....

John Ciampa

August 22, 2005

Happy Birthday Mike, I never met you but i heard so many great things from your mom, you and your family are always in my prayers..

Rita Sommer

August 22, 2005

Dear Carol and Mikey, you both are in my heart and prayers. Rest in peace Michael. Carol, may you feel the peace of our Lord. Love, Rita

Sandy LaCagnina

August 22, 2005

Happy Birthday Mikey! Your mom misses you so much as does everyone who loves you. If you can Mikey, give your mom some extra love so she knows you are with her. Be at peace and save me a seat. I can't wait to see all of you!

Carol DiGiantommaso

August 21, 2005

At 10:43 AM 1980, you came into this world. A true bundle of joy you were. Your little brother, Paul, 4 years old thought you were his! He fed you and dragged you around in your little seat. He slept under your little crib until you woke up and never wanted to leave your side. As the years passed we had fun and lots of love. You and Paul were both my pride and joy.

We spent the day with you today, I know you saw, Bob said a prayer, while balloons and flowers adorn your place of rest. We miss you every minute of every day. I always think of you, wondering what could have been? Your life was short, but your memory long. We love and miss you. God Bless you. Rest in Peace.

I Love you with all my heart,

Mom

Happy Birthday Mikey!

Kim Calabro

August 21, 2005

Hey Mikey....

Just thinking about you today on your 25th birthday...I promise I will visit you soon....Miss you....

Beth

August 21, 2005

Just wanted to say Hi and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mikey" ...I think of you always, I miss you.. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday of my life....

Love "NANA"

mary collins

May 30, 2005

Hi Carol, How nice to hear from you, I think of you often. The next time you talk to Michael, tell him there is a beautiful girl in Arizona who needs a guardian angel.

Peter Smith

March 8, 2005

Carol, Rich, and Paul:



I have thought about you guys quite a bit this past year. I hope you are all doing well. I know the pain never goes away, but the happy memories make it bearable.



God bless you all. I know Mikey is watching over all of you from up in heaven.

Shannon Jacobs (Jones)

January 31, 2005

although we have never met, i just want you to know that i think of you and your family often... who could have ever guessed that fate would have brought us together this way. each time i go to the cemetary, i am comforted in knowing that my brohter richie is not there alone...



although i do not know what it is like to lose my child, i do know how hard it is to lose my brother and only sibling... so if paul ever needs someone to talk to, please email me at any time....



you will stay in my thoughts and prayers,

shannon jacobs

Shannon Jacobs (Jones)

January 29, 2005

just thought i would send a quick note to let you know that i am thinking of you and your family... everyday i know what it is like to think of my brother (richie)and how much i miss him, and i can only imagine what you are going through... each time i go to the cememtary i am reminded of mike.... it just isn't fair that so many young lives are lost...



take care,

shannon jacobs

Kim Calabro

December 20, 2004

Carol...



Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and Mike, especially this time of year and that your in my thoughts and prayers constantly. Please keep in touch and if you need anything I hope you do not hesitate to ask.

Love, Kim

Mike, Roni and Paul boating in New Hampshire

December 19, 2004

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