Maria Elizabeth DiPrima

Maria Elizabeth DiPrima, 74, of Lawrence, passed away Tuesday December 10, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. 

She was born March 30, 1950 in San Francisco, California, the daughter of John Modica and Anne (Sovish) Modica.

Maria had many talents and hobbies throughout her life. She worked at her families Auction House in Chicago, where she got interested in antiques. She was an antique expert and owned many gorgeous pieces. She found many pieces at garage sales or thrift stores, which was a favorite pastime of hers. Maria was also a master in culinary and her cooking was the best! She dedicated many years to Goodwill for Southwest Michigan as the regional manager and truly loved working there and meeting new people. Maria loved her pet McCaw, Julius and her presence will be deeply missed by him. 

Surviving to carry on her legacy is her three sons, Aaron, Joseph and John DiPrima and brothers, John S. (Dorothy Ann) Modica and Robert J. Meitzel. 

Maria was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael Modica. 

Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw. A funeral service will commence at 7:00 p.m. Maria will be laid to rest on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Prospect Cemetery in Lawrence.