RICHARD F. DIMENTO

DiMENTO, Richard F. THE END After living with Parkinsons for over 15 years, Richard F. DiMento of Winthrop, MA, tipped his hat for the last time, at the age of 83, on September 19, 2025. In character, he insisted that no fuss be made after his death, no Wake, no Funeral, no Celebration of Life. The twice elected Winthrop Selectman was known for his ethical, no-nonsense approach to town government. Richard also managed the Winthrop Yacht Club for decades, his devotion to its legacy restored it to its heyday. In 2007, true to his tenacious character, he founded Cottage Hill Real Estate in the middle of a real estate collapse. The company flourished and remains a leader in the local business community. Richard leaves his heartbroken family: wife, Emilie (Capezza); children, Kristin DiMento, David Wescott, Kate DiMento, Nikki Cole and the precious add-on Taylor Capezza Goralski. He was proud of and respected the wonderful men his "girls" married: Chris Cole, Eric Thomas, David Goralski. Richard left the world feeling that they had made excellent choices. Sixth son, seventh of nine children of John and Marian DiMento, his extraordinary and devoted family includes: Donna, Peter, Noreen, Phil, Marge, Bill, Carol, Bob, Janet, and Mary Jane DiMento Boncore. Deceased are Jack, Barbara, Jim and Diane. Their family was, and remains, a town legend from "the hill." He is survived by dozens of nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved; three in particular made his last years easier with their unrelenting support and care. A heartfelt thanks to Jenn Sanford, Susan Griffiths, Kathy Imbrogna and their families. Like most grandfathers, he had a mutual love affair with his "babies:" Tate, Blythe, Dashiell and Lydia. One last mention is for his devoted caregiver, Medi, whose loyalty and compassion made it possible for him to live at home during the final years of his illness. Donations in his name can be made to the organization he helped start, Viking Pride Foundation, P.O. Box 520037, Winthrop, MA 02152 or www.viking pride.org or Care Dimensions Hospice. Please leave messages of condolence for his family, at MagrathFuneralHome.com

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