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Albert DiPietro Obituary
September 11, 1931 - August 16, 2020
Bradenton, Florida -
Albert V. DiPietro, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to people too numerous to mention, aged 88, died in Bradenton, due to COVID.Al was born to Gelsomina (Masciotra) and Giuseppe DiPietro in Springfield, MA. He graduated from Technical High School and American International College. After college, he served in the US Army in Korea, and then had a 35 year career at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company until retirement. Al was a devoted husband to Judith Mary (Wise) for 45 years until her passing in 2003. Al was a loving father to his four children and their spouses, daughter, Terri (James) Starzynski of Montague, son, Christopher (MaryAnn) of Springfield, daughter, Julie (Robert) Hennessy of Centerville, son, Paul (Amanda) of Longmeadow. He was a much-loved grandfather to his seven grandchildren and their partners; Nicholas Skarzynski and his partner, Courtney Parker, Joseph Stanek and his fiancée, Soran Kim, Daniel Skarzynski, Thomas Stanek, Kristina, Maria, and Anthony DiPietro. Al was blessed finding love again when he met and married the second love of his life, Marcia Uras of Bradenton, FL. Al embraced Marcia and her family as his own, and he and Marcia enjoyed 14 years together and lived each day to the fullest, until his death. Al (lovingly known as Guido) had a passion for singing and entertaining and shared that blessing with anyone he met. If you spent any time with him, he would break into song and offer to make you one of his delicious meals. Hospitality to all was his gift to his family, friends, and strangers who were yet to be friends. Al's Italian roots were expressed daily through his love of family, song, and food. If you were fortunate to be a loved one of Al's, he was always there for you when you needed him. Al had a deep faith that he practiced daily as a communicant of Mount Carmel Church when he was young, Holy Cross Church when raising his family, and currently at Our Lady of the Angels Church. He was very active in jail ministry throughout his life.
The family will Celebrate Al's Life at a private mass at Holy Cross Church and burial service at St. Michael's Cemetery in Springfield, MA at a date to be determined. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice in Al's name. "Al......quando arrivi scrivi"
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert DiPietro
Cathy Knobel
October 7, 2020
At the Lakewood ranch Italian American club, we always enjoyed Al’s entertainment at our get togethers and parties. He will be greatly missed. Bill and Cathy Knobel
Fr. Dan Pacholec
October 1, 2020
My thoughts and prayers for Al's Family. He was a wonderful guy! He went on a Pilgrimage I conducted to Italy in 1997. He brought his guitar and provided music throughout the trip! God bless you Al!
Gloria Patti Wallace
September 10, 2020
Guido was an exceptional man with an enormous heart, vocation to help others, and unsinkable spirit. Always ready with a song or a hug when you needed it. He sang on my birthday, he sang in my wedding, he sang while we painted a bathroom in Terri’s & Jim’s house, and he sang sometimes for no obvious reason — just to put a smile on your face. I will always be grateful for those joyful moments, but most especially, I will always be grateful for him bringing a daughter into the world who graced me with a treasured friendship. My deepest condolences to everyone.
Lenore Masciotra Brooks
September 8, 2020
To the Dipietro Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Al's passing; My deepest condolences.
He was a lifelong friend of my father and became a close family friend to us all. I will always remember his smile, laughter, teasing and singing with his guitar. He was always full of joy and and had a big heart. He will be dearly missed.
Lenore Masciotra
Anthony Masciotra
September 4, 2020
My sympathy to all of Al’s family. I first met Al with my father Joe, who also grew up on Greene Street. Al was immediately your friend. His personality was contagious in a grand way. I accompanied Al on several trips back to our father’s hometown in Agnone, Italy along with his ever-present guitar. We ate and drank and sang the days away and all of of the paisans there loved every minute. One of God’s children, Alberto will be remembered and missed.
September 3, 2020
To the Dipietro Family,
I was sorry to hear of your dads passing. I will be keeping your family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Brendan O'Toole
Joe and Barbara Garde
September 2, 2020
Joe grew up with Al at 6 Corners and both left home when the Korean War started. Al in the Army and Joe in the Navy. They crossed paths again in the 90's when Al asked both of us to join REC. Residents Encounter Christ. That was when I learned you can't say "NO,to a man named Guido". Joe and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to Marcia and her family along with Al's family. Please be assured that all of you are in our prayers. I can hear now him up in heaven singing One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus.
Joe and Barbara Garde
Eileen Drumm Moore
September 2, 2020
I met Al when I worked in Group Life & Health Accounting at MassMutual, starting in 1983. Al was in underwriting. My father is a life-long musician Al knew who he was. I'm a musician, as well, so we knew a lot of people in common and could always talk about music. We worked together through MassMutual and Al and a trio he was with sang at my 1983 wedding. I remember him as being a gregarious guy and enjoyed working with him. Rest in peace and comfort, Al.
Lynn Tomasetti
September 1, 2020
I worked closely with Al for many years ('70's and '80's) at MassMutual. This Obituary captures his essence - always a smile and a song for everyone he met - a happier, kinder person than most! My condolences.
Rhea Cox
September 1, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family. As Marcia’s sister, I embraced Al as a brother—not just a brother-in-law. Al made my sister very happy, and I know he felt the same toward her. He was an amazing human being, and will be missed by so many. He will be forever in my heart.
Rhea Cox
Bill and Pat Fitzgerald
September 1, 2020
To Al’s Family:
I first met Al in high school. We played baseball together. We then re-connected when his son, Chris, and my son, Dave, played hockey together with Holy Cross Church teams. Later, we met up again in Florida at Western Mass. reunions. Al always had his guitar with him, and loved entertaining us. My wife, Pat, and I enjoyed lunches and dinners with Al and Marcia in Florida. They were a wonderful couple, whose caring for each other was obvious. Al lived a full life, with gusto, and love for all whose lives he touched. Our prayers go out to you, Marcia, and to Al’s entire family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Love, Bill and Pat Fitzgerald
Sande Bolliger (Marcia's cousin)
September 1, 2020
I met Al through my cousin Marcia and he was a special and loving guy. He was fun to be around and loved to sing. When Marcia and Al visited my husband and I on the east coast many times, Al would be in my kitchen helping me cook. What a messy kitchen but we all had lots of laughs. When my husband passed away five years ago Al gave me prayer beads and words of healing to help me smile again. He will be so missed. My sincere condolences to the DiPietro family.
Peggy Arena
September 1, 2020
Albert would come into MassMutual and break into a song for me a very dear man. Peggy Arena
Joanne Gruszkos
September 1, 2020
A kind and loving soul has left us. I knew Al through my long career at MassMutual as well as through mutual friends - the Gambaccini twins!. Both Richard and Peter were his buddies and we had a lot of laughs, music, singing, following the band and just all around good times. Al was a confidant, advisor and strong shoulder to lean on when needed. Missed seeing him after he moved to Florida but he was so happy in his new life, I couldn't have wished more for him. God bless you Al. Condolences and prayers to his family.
Ed and Joan Pallotta
September 1, 2020
Al was an old, dear friend who brought joy to all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Kathy Serra
September 1, 2020
On behalf of my mother and our entire family we would like to offer our deepest condolences. We have many memories of Al eating, drinking wine, and of course singing with dad.
Kathy (Yacovone) Serra
Betty Yacovone
Elaine Y. Olive
September 1, 2020
Thoughts and prayers continue to be with you, Terri, and with your loving family that your Dad so wonderfully brought together.
Blessings
Cynthia E Brundrett
September 1, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Al Dipietro at MassMutual. He was a great guy and a good person to work with. He had a great work ethic and I enjoyed working with him. May memories of your loved one help ease your sorrows.
Harry and Lynne Ahern
August 31, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear the news of Al's passing. My husband and I had long careers at Mass Mutual and knew Al for over 50 years. He played and sang at our wedding 50 years ago at ValHalla and we danced to his music and singing many, times. I happened to meet him in Stop and Shop in East Longmeadow a few years ago when he was up north. We reminisced and then he backed up a little and sang a song to me right in the middle of the produce department. I remember when he use to take Mary Shea to mass every morning before he came to work. He always had smiling eyes and the biggest smile. I remember when Marcia told me they had been dating and neither one thought that they would find love again. We were so happy for them. Christopher, Harry still remembers when you worked for him. To you and your family and to Marcia we offer our prayers and deepest sympathy. May he live in your hearts forever. I know he is singing with the angels. Harry and Lynne Ahern
Stella Blakeborough
August 31, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the DiPetro family.
I had the pleasure of meeting Al and traveling with him on one of my many trips to Italy.
He would entertain our group on many of our day trips to make our bus rides more tolerable.
RIP Al I will never forget you....
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