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John DiMatteo Obituary
John Anthony DiMatteo, 91, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1934 in Dayton to the late Anthony and Anne (Walling) DiMatteo. John, a proud Army Veteran and graduate of General Motors Institute worked for General Motors, Delco Moraine for 30+ years. Upon retirement his love of sports and people led him to work for The Dayton Dragons and The University of Dayton Football and Basketball programs until November of 2024 at the AGE of 90! In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Carol DiMatteo; sister-in-law, Susan DiMatteo. John is survived by his children, Laura (Don) Martindale, John DiMatteo, Thomas DiMatteo and Melissa (Rich) Smith; grandchildren, Cassie (Randy) Young, Ty (Kayla Yockel) Martindale, Victoria (Garrett) Wall, Caitlyn DiMatteo; great-grandchildren Georgia and Daisy Young, Delainey and Lenore Wall and Reya Martindale. Also survived by Brother, Anthony DiMatteo and Sister, Marianne Patton. Along with several nieces and nephews. A gathering of family & friends will be from 10:00AM - 12:00PM on Monday, April 28th 2025 at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, 508 E. Linden Ave., Miamisburg, OH 45342. A graveside service will follow at Our Lady of Good Hope Cemetery, at the corner of Kercher and 9th Street, Miamisburg, Ohio Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com
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Emily McGowan
April 25, 2025
Worked with John and he was so nice to work with! I want to send my condolences and thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Gary Feltz
April 24, 2025
John was the nicest jovial person I ever met. During the strike in the early 70s I worked in Service Sales for several months. All the guys were very nice and helpful. After that experience, I realized John had nothing but love and kindness in his heart. He will be a big addition to heaven.
Helen Saluke
April 24, 2025
Condolences to Tony and the whole DiMatteo Family. John was always pleasant to work with. And such a cut-up! He'll be sorely missed by so many family and friends. Prayers for John and the family.
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