Giacomo DiMaio, "Jack", 83, of West Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill Co.,

passed away at home on Friday, December 27, 2024, with his family by

his side. He was the loving husband of Leslie A. (Lyons) DiMaio. They

were married on February 26, 1991, and celebrated thirty-three years of

marriage.

Born in Carini Palermo, Sicily, he was the son of the late Antonio and

Rosaria (Addalli) DiMaio. Jack came to America when he was 23 years

old in pursuit of the America Dream. He began working as a laborer

installing concrete swimming pools and tile. At the age of 26, he opened

his first of many Italian restaurants. In his pursuit of success, he led

many other family members and friends to pursue their American Dream.

He was so proud to become a U.S. Citizen on December 19, 2001. Jack

was determined and put his heart and endless energy into everything he

was passionate about. Many of you will remember his smile from behind

the counter at Jack D's in Hamburg for 17 1/2 years or at DiMaio's

Mustard Seed, Orwigsburg opened in 2005 ~ Present. At DiMaios in

Orwigsburg, Jack worked alongside his children Jack, John, Jaclyn and

GianLuca where he taught them all the most valuable lessons of life. He

left behind a beautiful legacy that his children hope to carry on in his

name. Jack was a member of St. Ambrose Church, Schulkill Haven. In

his younger years, Jack enjoyed playing the drums and bowling. He also

loved dancing and taking care of his plants and garden.

Surviving in addition to his wife Leslie are his children: Giacomo

DiMaio, Jr., husband of Katerina, Schuylkill Haven; Giovanni DiMaio,

husband of Alicia; Jaclyn DiMaio; and GianLuca DiMaio, all of Orwigsburg;

and Rosaria (DiMaio) Silva; Daniela (DiMaio) Caiazzo; Antonio DiMaio;

and Anna (DiMaio) Luongo. Jack is also survived by his sister: Maria

Mandreucci, Sicily; and several nieces and nephews. He was

predeceased by his siblings: Battista, Conchetta, Pietro and Pino.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 4,

2025 at 10:30 am from St. Ambrose Church, 201 Randel Street, Schuylkill

Haven. A viewing will be held in the chapel of the church on Saturday

from 8:30 to 10:15 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to

St. John's United Church of Christ Food Pantry, 236 East Market Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961.

For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.

Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements.