Peter "Pete" DiMaggio

Peter “Pete” DiMaggio, 93, passed away on June 4, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center. No services are planned at this time.

Pete was born in Carpinone, Italy on June 28, 1927. When he was 10 years old, he traveled with his family by boat to the United States, settling in Woodside, New York. Pete lived in Woodside until he was drafted by the U.S. Army at the age of 18. He served in the Army from 1945 until 1947. Following the service, he met his future wife, Marilyn Byrne while working in New York. The couple married in 1952 in New York. In 1954, they welcomed their son Steven. The couple moved to Iowa in 1969. Pete retired from EMCO after 28 years of service. He spent his free time working in his garden and being outdoors. Pete was also a winemaker. He enjoyed bowling and was very good at it. He loved spending time with his family and walking at Southridge Mall with his walking group.

Pete is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn DiMaggio; sister-in-law, Cookie Kessell and niece, Kathleen Kessell; brother-in-law, Martin (Beverly) Byrne and nephew, Patrick Byrne.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rocco and Rosa (Antennicui) DiMaggio; son, Steven DiMaggio; and his sister, Angelina Dana.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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