Name: Calling hours for Dino J. Cimino
Start: 2018-07-31T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-07-31T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home

Dino J. Cimino, 84, was called home to the Lord on Saturday at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dino was born in Schenectady on January 31, 1934, a son of Frank and Angelina Casale Cimino. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1952 and Siena College in 1956. He worked for NYS Department of Labor, while attending night classes at Oneonta State College, earning his Masters Degree in Education. He began his 33 year long teaching tenure with Shenendehowa School District and taught in North Colonie, Mohonasen, Bradt and Pinewood Schools. He retired in 1989 and fulfilled a lifelong dream of working for Amtrak for five years.A lifelong musician, specifically a Bass player, Dino entertained many years with the Lenny Ricchardi Band and the Pacemakers. He was an avid Red Sox, NY Giant, Army Football and Siena Basketball fan. He was an altar server at Mt. Carmel Church, a volunteer at Ellis Hospital and Proctors Theater. He was a communicant of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, where he lectored, sang in the choir and played bass at the annual festivals. Dino was a man of service, devoted to his faith, family and community. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Pasquarella Cimino, whom he married on June 1, 1958; loving children, Dina Aldred, Eileen Cimino, Paul (Dani) Cimino, twin sons, Joseph Cimino and John A. (Wendy Laing) Cimino; grandchildren, Grant and Cole Aldred, Derek, Thomas, Sarah and Emily Cimino; devoted brother, Enzo (Margaret) Cimino.Services will be held on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union St., and then to Our Lady Queen of Peace, where a Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Sts. Cyril & Method Cemetery, Rotterdam. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made in Dino's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, online at stjude.org or to the Memorial Fund at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Jul. 30, 2018.

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Chavonna Henderson

August 4, 2018

TO THE CIMINO FAMILY YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. DINO WAS A FUNNY MAN AND I LOVED HIS SENSE OF HUMOR AND KIND WORDS. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.

WARM REGARDS,
CHAVONNA
DR. PICKETT'S RECEPTIONIST

James Schaible

August 4, 2018

Maria and Family,

Just heard about Dino's passing. Jeannie and I send our deepest condolences. He was so kind to make me feel welcome to the extended DiGiorgio family/ friend group!! And the West Point football game will always be a treasured memory. Praying for comfort for your family....know that we will miss him, too.

Jim & Jeannie Schaible

DONALD EGRY

August 1, 2018

My friendship with Dino goes back over sixty years. We played many music jobs together. Some of my best memories are from those jobs. Dino always had a definite sense of what he wanted musically in order to give the people what they wanted. The quality of his music was always high.

Another aspect of Dino's personality was his wonderful sense of humor. I can't count the number of times that he made us laugh with quips and jokes, often at his own expense. An example is a comment he made that I have passed on to many people. After retiring from his job with the railroad and gaining weight, he said the only part of his uniform that still fit was the tie!

There are many memories of Dino for us--memories of Dino as husband, father, brother, teacher, friend and musician, not to mention all of his volunteer work he did. Thank God for Dino, for the positive effect he had on the lives of so many.

Jan and I send our love and condolences to Marie and all the family.

Don and Jan Egry

Robert Massaro

August 1, 2018

To the Cimino Family;Dino was a Good Man and will be Missed.God Love Him and His Family and May He Rest in Peace.Bob&Min Massaro,Cocoa,Fl.

M D

July 31, 2018

My condolences to the family. May God comfort you and sustain you in this difficult time. Psalm 119:76

A T

July 31, 2018

I would like to express my condolences for the loss of your loved one. May god comfort your family during this time of sadness.

Denise Altobelli

July 31, 2018

In my prayers...

Jason Hoke

July 31, 2018

Mr. Cimino was my 4th grade teacher and one of the best. I still tell some of his corny jokes he used to tell us in class. Besides this, I had the pleasure of knowing him beyond that as joe and johns dad who always had a smile, laugh and words of wisdom. I am very sorry for your loss and pray he and his family have peace. Jason Hoke

Larry White

July 31, 2018

Dino.I'm going to miss you so much at "Pacemaker" rehearsals.The absence of your fine playing and that wry sense of humor will create a huge gap to be filled. My sincere condolences to the Cimino family for your loss.

Marilyn Held

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Brian Incitti

July 31, 2018

RIP Mr. Cimino. Often named as my favorite teacher of all times, and that's a very short list.

July 31, 2018

Lord, You Have Come...

O Lord, with your eyes set upon me,
gently smiling, you have spoken my
name;
all I longed for I have found by the
water. At your side,
I will seek other shores.

I love you Dino; will always remember our Amtrak years
Joseph Teixeira
Naples, FL

July 31, 2018

Lord, you have come...

O Lord, with your eyes set upon me,
gently smiling, you have spoken my
name;
all I longed for I have found by the
water. At your side,
I will seek other shores

I love you Dino; will never forget our Amtrak years
Joseph Teixeira
Naples, FL

Cory (Spoor) Reed

July 30, 2018

Dear Mrs. Cimino, Dina, Eileen, Paul, John, and Joe,

My condolences to all of you during this time of grief. I have many fond memories of Dino-- church, little league, Mohonasen band, parents' parties, Rakvica's camp, and a trip to Wildwood (back in the 1970s.) He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye.. that lit up a room.

May you hold the memories close and may Dino rest in peace.

- Cory (Spoor) Reed

a loved one

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Joe Suhrada

July 30, 2018

We at Uncle Sam's Candy loved Dino. He always was cheerful, friendly and had a little joke to tell, and no matter what when you talked to him or he visited he left you feeling very uplifted. He made you laugh, smile and feel good about things. Such a gentlemen. That's was the nature of his spirit! We offer our condolences at this time of grief. We will miss him very much as well, and I am sure thousands of people who knew him will, too.

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