Dominic J. DeFeo, age 98, of Methuen and formerly of
Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Nevins
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Methuen. He was the husband of the late
Frances T. (LaRosa) DeFeo.
Born, raised and educated in Haverhill, the son of the late Samuel and Florence
(DiCristofaro) DeFeo. Dominic was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School, and
then he began working for Martino’s Auto body. In 1943, he enlisted in the
United States Navy and proudly served his country in WWII until his honorable
discharge in 1946. He was stationed on the LST711. He earned the following
medals: WW11 Victory medal, American Theater medal, Asiatic-Pacific medal (2
medals), Philippine liberation (1 medal). Upon his return home, he resumed his
work with Martino’s Auto body. He later became employed with the Registry of
Motor Vehicles at the Lowell Branch. He began working as an Examiner and at his
retirement, some thirty-one years later, he retired as the Assistant to the
Deputy Registrar.
Having shared sixty-two wonderful years in marriage with his beloved Frances,
Dominic’s foundation was built on family, ever present and loving any
opportunity to be with them was most important to him. Sunday family dinners
and holiday events were never more important to Dominic. His children always
knew that their father was sitting in the bleachers at their athletic events.
He enjoyed playing 45’s and his bowling tournaments with his kids at Stadium
Lanes in Lawrence. Spending time at Busty’s Garage was also an opportunity for
him to enjoy time with his friends. He was an avid sports fan, always following
each of the New England Franchises.
In addition to his wife, Frances, Dominic was predeceased by his six siblings,
Frances Marinella, Josephine DeSimone, Anthony DeFeo, John DeFeo, Michael
DeFeo, and Patrick DeFeo.
He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his children, Donna Potter and
her husband Patric of Methuen, MA, William DeFeo of Methuen, MA, Diane
McLaughlin and her husband Clifford of Methuen, MA, Susan Kavanagh and her
husband Michael of Londonderry, NH, Richard DeFeo and his wife Patricia of
Walkertown, NC, Lisa Young and her husband Richard of Methuen, MA, eleven
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and
many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dominic’s memory may be made to Nevins Nursing
and Rehabilitation, 10 Ingalls Court, Methuen, MA 01844.