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Domenic DiBona Obituary
Domenic was a retired North Providence Police Officer. Over his 20 year career with the department, he had received many commendations. He was the past president of F.O.P. Lodge 13. After his retirement, Domenic became the Head of Security at Lincoln Greyhound Park. Since the age of 15, Domenic has been a beloved member of the A.A. Mariani and Son family.
Domenic was a caring husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He also enjoyed his two Greyhound dogs, Zippy and Sassy. Domenic was a wise and gentle man and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Frank and his wife Corinna DiBona of North Providence; his daughter Donna and her husband, Henry 'Hank' O'Neil; his four month old grandson, Henry O'Neil all of Johnston; two sisters, Josephine Muccino, and Ann M. Pizzi; and a brother, Peter DiBona all of North Providence.
Calling hours omitted. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 11 AM in St. Ann Church, Hawkins Street, Providence. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Kindly omit flowers, donations to : Lincoln Greyhound Adoption Program, 1600 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI, 02865, ATTN: June Bazar or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, West, 6th Floor, Brookline MA, 02445, Attn: Contribution Services. A.A. MARIANI AND SON Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Domenic DiBona
paul pizzi
November 10, 2007
to my uncle don its been four weeks since you have been gone and the sorrow i have in my heart will never go away you were always so kind to me and my family and the memories that i have are so special i miss you so much and i know you are keeping us all safe i cannot put the hurt into words you will always be by my side i know this because you always watched for me. uncle i love you and someday we will be together again and i can see that smile once again i love and miss you your nephew Paul
John & Sandra (Balestra) Lorea
November 3, 2007
Marsha,
We're so sorry to learn of Dom's passing. He was a wonderful man and we're fortunate to have had the opportunity to know you both. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Nina (DeRobbio) Miletta
October 30, 2007
Donna,
I just learned of your dad's passing away.I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Elizabeth Achille
October 24, 2007
To the Dibona Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. We have known Domenic a very long time, we will miss him very much. Our neighborhood will never be the same without him. He is now watching over us. Rest in peace Big D.
The Achille Family
Albert & Janet DeCristofano
October 21, 2007
Dear Marsha and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Domenic's passing. We went to High School together and worked together at the Police Department. He was the toughest man I've ever known, but he was so kind,loyal and gentle. My father-in-law, Tony Cimini (who just recently passed away) had so many funny stories about Domenic...the Cimini'...Mike and my wife Janet, loved him so much and so do I. When ever we talked , we would just tell stories about the 'job' and just laugh and laugh...time seemed to never pass when we met, Domenic had a way to make everyone so relaxed and welcome. Truely a CLASS ACT!!! He will always be remembered as being bigger than life, and "The Big D Legend" will always be in my prayers as will all of you. God bless the DiBona family.
Kim Ventura
October 20, 2007
Donna & Family~
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss.
John Azarian
October 19, 2007
To the DiBona Family,
Very sad to hear of your loss today. I've known Domenic since I was a teenager. He worked with my brother in the police department and I worked at Lincoln Park with him , and I'd always see him while working outside. But I'd always see him when I visited my friend who lives right around the corner from him. Everytime I'd see Domenic he'd have the two dogs with him and a BIG smile on his face. He would always stop and ask how every one was doing and how I was. Since I lost my dad last November, Domenic was always there with words of caring and advice and a genuine bear hug everytime he would bump in to me. What a caring, loving, genuine and kind man he was. He could always put a smile on everyones face. Always a burst of Sunshine when you saw him approaching. He will be saddly missed.
Karen Enzer
October 19, 2007
To Donna and family,
Yoash and I were very saddened to hear of your father's passing. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and all of your family. Know that it is never, ever easy to say goodbye to someone you love; only know that in your heart they are never, ever gone. The 'Big D' will always be a presence in your lives.
Our best,
Karen & Yoash Enzer
Sharyn Knight
October 18, 2007
Dear DiBona Family,
Many years ago when Dominic worked in mutuels,we had such a good time wagering dollars together.We always laughed at our close wins. Thru the years it was always nice to run into him in the building and exchage "Hi's" and know he was around.He will surely be missed by all.
Bill Abbatematteo
October 18, 2007
Marsha,
I was so saddened to hear about Donnie's passing. We went way back, beginning with our volunteer days in Fruit Hill in the 60's and later on with the NPPD. He was a good friend. Even though I haven't seen him in the years since I left RI, I have many fond memories of him to this day. He was such a stand up guy and he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. My condolences go out to you and your family.
Pat Zarlenga
October 17, 2007
To the DiBona Family,
Beverly and I were shocked today to hear of the passing of Donnie. He was a great friend of ours for a number of years, a true cop, and a gentleman. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Pat & Beverly Zarlenga
Port St. Lucie, FL
Jenny Cournoyer
October 16, 2007
Donna & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jenny, Jay & girls
Christina Oliveira
October 16, 2007
Dear Donna & Family,
It was so sad to hear that your father had passed. Steve and I wanted to send our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May god give you strength through this difficult time.
Love,
Christina & Steve
Joseph Campopiano
October 16, 2007
Dear Marsha & Family: Joe and I and the children were all very upset to hear of your loss. Words cannot express our feelings towards you and Domenic, you were like family and we miss not seeing you guys since we left the store. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sorry we were unable to be there, but we're in Florida. The family was represented at the furneral by Mark. All our love to you and the family, please be strong.
katie o'keeffe
October 16, 2007
Donna and Marsha, and the rest of the family, i am so sorry for your loss. our family empathizes for the pain you are all in. my mother was good friends with domenic, and everyone who knew him will surely miss him. you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
the o'keeffe family
JANICE FERRARIO
October 16, 2007
DEAR DONNA AND FAMILY, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYRS DOMENIC WAS A VERY NICE AND RESPECTFUL MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
JANICE FERRARIO
Harry & Adrienne Azarian
October 15, 2007
The DiBona Family,
We are sending our heartfelt sympathy & condolences to you during this very difficult time. Please know that others are keeping you in their thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Manuel & Natalie Goncalves
October 15, 2007
Marsha may you and your family finds comfort at these very difficult times. He was a true gentleman in every aspect. We have lost a great champion in Domenic. May he rest in peace and watch over us. If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Lindsay Letourneau
October 15, 2007
Donna,
Matt and I were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love, Lindsay and Matt
Pat Costa
October 15, 2007
Dear Marsha,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Domenic. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
mike labbadia
October 15, 2007
Domenic, was a STAND - UP guy I had great respect for. I will never forget him. My prayer and thoughts are with your family.
Cheryl Martino
October 15, 2007
Dearest Marsha,
You are in my thoughts, and prayers, at this sad time . Dominic always made me feel safe at work when I knew he was in charge. He always took the time to check on everyone , to make sure they were all ok . I will definitly miss him .. I hope you will be comforted to know he was a very special man to alot of people . take care, MARSHA
Michelle Colaneri
October 15, 2007
Donna and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers always. My GOD bless you and your family through this difficult time.
Love,
Shel
Kathy Cotoia
October 15, 2007
Dear Marcia and Family,
We wanted you to know how sorry we were to hear about Dom's passing.
He was a loved and respected man.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jim and Kathy Cotoia
Christine Silva
October 14, 2007
Marsha and Family,
May God bless you and your family
in this time of sorrow. Domenic will be greatly missed by all..
Stacey Parenteau
October 14, 2007
Donna,I am so sorry to hear about your father.I pray that you & your family will have strength during this time,and every day after.I will pray that GOD will give you peace everyday.GOD Bless you & your family always.Your forever friend even when we are apart.
Gus & Liz Hamel
October 14, 2007
Dear Marsha,
I would like to say that Domenic and I go back a long way.Starting with our many yearts on the NPPD to working the Lincoln Track with him. I always had the deepest respect for him and his wonerful family. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.He will never leave my thoughts so he will live on as long as someone thinks about him or talks about him.
Our love to you and yours,
Gus & Liz Hamel
Donald Milan
October 14, 2007
Marcia, Domenic was a cop's cop, a man's man, a great boss & friend. I will miss him greatly, and always fondly remember what a priviledge and honor it was to have known him. May God Bless You and Your Family, Don Milan CPD, Ret.
Dianne Emond
October 14, 2007
Marsha and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of the big "D".
I'll never forget his walking past the BJ Bar and giving us that "smirky" smile.
Stay strong, savor the memories, and know, a guardian angel is watching over you and your family 24/7.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 14, 2007
To The DiBona Family,
I had the great privilege to meet Domenic many years ago and had dealt with him often throughout the years. Domenic was a great man and will be sadly missed by all. My sympathies go out to you all.
Bill Laramee
Swan Point Cemetary
Kathleen Mattia
October 14, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna O'Neil
October 14, 2007
I will miss you forever and ever. You were the best dad in the world. I am so proud that you were my dad. My baby will have the best guardian angel ever...THE BIG D!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU DADDY!
Phil Zaccagnini
October 14, 2007
Deepest sympathy from the Zaccagnini Family
Phil (NPFD ret), Nina, Marc (JPD), Michael (NPPD)& Matthew
Melissa DeLuca and Christopher Nowicki
October 14, 2007
Donna, Hank, and family, We can not imagine what you are going through. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori Handy
October 14, 2007
My heart is reaching out to you,
For what you’re going through;
I’m thinking of you frequently
And praying for you, too.
If there’s something I can do,
Anything at all,
Think of me thinking of you,
And don’t hesitate to call.
Conrad & Jacki Zahn
October 14, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Debi Benton
October 14, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Linda Agostinelli
October 14, 2007
Marcia; My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. Domenic will be loved and remembered always by the lives he touched
JOE DIANNA VIEIRA
October 14, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Sandra Whitcomb
October 14, 2007
To Marsha and family,
I cannot express my great sadness and shock at the passing of the "Big D"...I knew Dom for over 20 years and he was one of the best people I ever had the pleasure to know. His love of his family was profound. He would speak with such pride of his children...God takes the good ones, he must need the help up there with all that goes on in this crazy world.
God bless you and your family at this most difficult time.
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