Domenic J. Maio, 94, of Manchester-by-the-Sea, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Frances Maio. He was preceded by his wife, the late Dorothy M. (Dooley) Maio and beloved granddaughter Jennifer K. Maio.
Domenic was born and raised in Boston. He graduated from Northeastern University in 1954 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering. Domenic took a job working for Boeing Corporation, which relocated him, Dorothy, and their first child, Maria to Seattle, WA in 1962. He later went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Washington in 1967. In 1971, they returned to the east coast with their four children, and settled in Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA to be closer to family.
Domenic worked 28 years for the Department of Transportation in Cambridge, MA. While raising a family, he built several boats, including a 24 ft wooden Stonehorse sailboat, which was launched in the summer of 1987. S ailing was a favorite pastime for him with his family. Not only did Domenic build boats, he was also an accomplished wood worker, building many pieces of furniture for his wife and his children. Domenic retired in 1999 and assisted Dorothy in providing day care for their many grandchildren, while continuing to build furniture, and many days on the water sailing. In his later years he built a fleet of model ships. Anything Domenic took on; he completed it to perfection.
Domenic is survived by: His brother A. Frank Maio of North Abington; His daughter Maria Whittier and her husband Mark of Beverly; His son Steven Maio and his wife Deb Flohr of Beverly; His son Peter Maio and his wife Valerie of Needham; His daughter Andrea Brown and her husband Louis of Hamilton; His grandchildren Rachel and her husband Everett, Nathan and his wife Sarah, Rebekah, Julia, Matthew, Domenic and his fiancé Mia, Jake, Christopher, Marisa, and Sofia; His great-grandchildren Calvin, Dorothy, Cora, Zeke, and Mila.
Visiting hours will be at the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly, on Friday, January 16th from 4pm to 7pm. A Funeral Service Celebrating the Life of Domenic Maio will be held at First Parish Church Congregational, 10 Central Street, Manchester-By-The-Sea, on Saturday, January 17th at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Pleasant Street, Manchester-By-The-Sea, directly following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Domenic’s memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.
