John Albert DeMattia
John Albert DeMattia
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Dec
13
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11:00 a.m.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
4300 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48323
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John DeMattia Obituary
Loving husband, father and papa. He was an amazing mentor to all. His smile brightened everyone's day. His family was the most important thing and he will be cherished in their thoughts and will live in his family's hearts forever. His legacy of honesty will reign forever.
- per the family "Let us toast with dry martini's with 3 olives on the 19th hole".
John is survived by his daughters, Carolyn (Mark) Nelson and Debbie (Clay) DeMattia; son, John (Sharon) DeMattia; grandchildren, Sarah (Chinmay), Kirk (Michelle), Kevin (Lauren), Ashley (Nate) and Steven; great-grandchildren, Haley, Luke, Ethan, and the newest addition in February 2026; siblings, Mary, Bob, Katie DeMattia, and Sue Laskowski; also many extended family and dear friends.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Francesca DeMattia; and his daughter, Donna (Gary) Cline.
Visitation Services will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford 48381 on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 3 - 8pm. Eulogy and Time of Sharing will be held at 7pm.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 4300 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11am. Gathering to begin at 10:30am. The Rev. Fr. Brian Chabala to officiate.
Memorial Contributions can be made to:
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
1820 Mt. Elliott
Detroit, MI 48207
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Upcoming Events
Dec
13
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
4300 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Send FlowersServices provided by
Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors- MilfordOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.