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Joseph Dinnan Obituary
June 24, 1933 - August 26, 2021
Joseph Allen Dinnan 88 of East Dennis MA. passed away on 8/26/21 at Cape Cod Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of 61 years to Lois Dinnan who died on Nov. 25th 2019.
Born in New Haven Ct. He was the son of the late James and Sadie Dinnan. He was a graduate of Hillhouse High School and New Haven State Teachers College. Following his graduation he taught for a year in New Haven. He was drafted into the Army. Upon completion of his service he returned to teaching in Stamford Ct. Joe met Lois in college, they married in 1958. They lived in Stamford and raised five children. Joe earned a Master's Degree and a Sixth Year Certificate from Fairfield University. He taught at Roxbury School for five years before becoming an Assistant Principal at various schools. He retired in 1990 as an Assistant Principle where he began Roxbury School.
Lois and Joe moved to Cape Cod in 2000, having been part time residents since 1986. Joe was an avid a golfer and a long- time member of the Dennis Pines and Highlands golf courses. He served on the boards of The Friends of Dennis and Our Lady of the Cape Men's Club. Joe loved spending time with his family and in his garden.
Joe was predeceased by his wife Lois, a brother James and his grandson Erich Dinnan. He is survived by his sister Maureen Matyszewski of Cheshire Ct. by his children Joseph Jr. and his wife Petra of Stratford Ct., Julia Anne of South Hadley Ma., Christopher of Daytona Beach Fl., Terrence and his wife Dawn of Dennis Ma, Jeffrey and his wife Magdalena of Stamford Ct. and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Rt. 134, South Dennis, MA on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Joe's honor at Our Lady of the Cape Church at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society c\o Our Lady of the Cape Parish Brewster MA 02631. For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealames.com
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Joanne Lombardi
August 31, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the family. Joe was assistant principal at Davenport Ridge School where I was a teacher. He was always very kind, dedicated to his job and a wonderful role model for all the children. May he Rest In Peace.
Tom & Cathy McCue
August 30, 2021
Our condolences to to the Dinnan family, -J, Julie, Chris, Terry and Jeff. Your dad lead a stellar life as a husband, father and brother-in- law. Eternal peace to him.
Love, Cathy & Tom
Bob Austin
August 28, 2021
I respected this man so much. My first assistant principal. Good and kind man. Rest In Peace my friend.
Lynn Pataky Waterman
August 28, 2021
Dear Dinnan Family - I recall Mr. Dinnan as my 4th Grade Teacher at Roxbury. He was the sweetest, kindest man to young children. It was MANY years ago as I am now in my late 60's, but I still recall him fondly. He took our class on multiple field trips, one a trip to Hartford to view the Capitol Building. My Mom still has pictures of this trip. Also, I was a chatty child and I recall him admonishing me constantlyy to "PAY ATTENTION!" but always
said with a twinkle in his eye. Please accept heartfelt condolences and knowing that Mr. Dinnan has been sweetly remembered many, many years later. My sympathies go out to you.
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Evanna Murray
August 28, 2021
I had the very good fortune to be teaching at Riverbank School while Joe was Asst. Principal. He was always kind, cheerful, supportive of teachers and attentive to all our students. Rest in peace, my friend.
Frances C. Uva
August 27, 2021
Please accept my sincere
condolences on the
passing of Mr. Dinnan.
I would like to thank him
for his dedication to the
SPS.
May Joe rest in eternal
peace.
Sincerely,
Terry Bivona
August 27, 2021
My deepest sympathies to you all. Joe was a great guy and I so enjoyed working with him at Rosbury when he was assistant principal. RIP my friend.
Terry Bivona
John Galatro
August 27, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Dinnan family,I Had the pleasure of being on the Sterling Farms Men's Club & playing golf with Joe for many years,He was a Wonderful man ,God Bless Him & may he Rest in Peace.
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home
August 27, 2021
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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