Mrs. Veronica Anne DiMassimo, 95, of Wake Forest, NC peacefully passed away on February 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary McCrave. Veronica was born August 17, 1929 in Rego Park, Queens, NY. She was one of ten children and an identical twin of her sister Margaret (Margie).

She was united in matrimony to Vic DiMassimo in January 1958. This marriage was blessed with two children and six grandchildren. Vic preceded her in death in April of 1990.

Veronica graduated from Saint Jean Baptiste High School, Manhattan on June 13, 1948, [an all girls Catholic High School]. The school motto is “Parare Domino Plebem Perfectam" which means: “Prepare for God a perfect people”.

She was a homemaker who delighted in using her creativity volunteering for cub scouts and PTA. She excelled in the kitchen mastering many classic (and peasant/cucina povera) Italian dishes. When her sons reached high school age she resumed work as an executive secretary.

She was an avid bowler, enjoying many decades of league and recreational bowling into her late eighties. She loved her family and cherished her grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons George of Huntington Station, NY and Richard of Wake Forest, NC, daughter-in-law Betty, grandchildren Chris of Fairfax, VA, Michael of Babylon, NY, Steven of Wilmington, NC, Denise of Long Island, NY, Peter of Raleigh, NC and Shannon of Long Island, NY.

A wake will be held February 5th from 6 to 8pm at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by her grandson, Rev. Fr. Steven DiMassimo Feb 6th at 10 am at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 12333 Bayleaf Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614. Family and friends are welcome to a gathering of food and refreshments in the parish hall immediately after the funeral.