Nicholas A. DeMattia, age 79, Of Medford formerly of Somerville passed away sudden and unexpected, December 19, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Joyce E. (Lambert) DeMattia. Born in Cambridge he was the son of the late Anthony and Jenny (Nocco) DeMattia.
Nick was raised and educated in Somerville. He proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement 18 years ago He worked as a technician for the Polaroid Corp for 35 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, gardening and bowling. He was also a lover of music. For many years Nick was a member of Medford's DAV and the Italian American Club where he had many wonderful friends that he truly enjoyed.
In addition to his beloved wife, Nick is lovingly survived by his children; Pamela DeMattia and her husband Daren Lambroff of Reading, Nicholas A. DeMattia, Jr. and his wife Jodi of Taunton. He was the loving grandfather of Addison, Audrey and Ava. Brother of Joseph DeMattia and his wife Cathy of Woburn, Joanne Samatarro and her husband Robert of Melrose, and the late Marie Santos.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to gather at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Friday, December 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 11 a.m. Services will conclude with military honors and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
I wanted you to know how I felt about a wonderful person named Nick.
Truly a diamond in the rough with a little edge to him. Not perfect but always made all of us feel perfect. A helping hand with a green thumb who could make any plant or flower in distress see the sun again. A husband, a father, a grandfather who cherished every moment to spend time with his family. A friend, a smile at the local DAV Club. A rock star in the Navy who gave his time to protect our Country.
To me, a friend who I will miss and never ever forget.
If I only learn one thing in life, it will always be "the best things in life....are not things".
Love Daren