Dominick (Donny) A. D'Alessio passed away at home after a 16 month battle with pancreatic cancer on April 17, 2016 in Durham, CT. He was 68 years of age. Dominick is survived by his devoted wife Laura, loving daughter Christina Salamone and her husband Glenn of Higganum, step-daughter Carrie Anne Oliver of Hollywood, CA and step-son John Oliver of West Palm Beach, FL. He also leaves two grandsons, Vincent and Nicholas Salamone as well as a brother, Vincent D'Alessio and his wife Phyllis of New Symrna Beach, FL and a sister Anna Assad and husband George from Gaylordsville, CT. Dominick was born on September 20, 1947 to Vincent and Emily D'Alessio (Napolitano). He graduated from New Milford High School and attended University of Connecticut where he majored in Business Administration. Dominick was the owner of D'Alessio & Company, an executive recruiting firm for over 25 years. His passion was his family and to help all those less fortunate. A memorial mass is scheduled for Thursday (April 21st) at 11:00 a.m. at St Peter Church, 30 St. Peter Lane, Higganum, CT 06441. Father Peter will officiate the ceremony. Immediate family and close friends are welcome to attend. As an expression of sympathy, a memorial contribution may be sent to Pancreatic Cancer (PanCan) at www.pancan.org, mailing address PanCan, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or by calling 877-272-6226. The family would like to thank Dr. Stacey Stein and Infusion Nurse Amy Handley both of Yale Smilow Cancer Center. As well as Dr. Christopher Wolfgang of Johns Hopkins Hospital in addition to the many wonderful nurses who took such special care of Dominick during his illness. And finally, a very special thank you to God-daughter Danielle D'Alessio and Sister-in-Law Elaine Todd for their never-ending love in the care of Dominick during his final days. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 20, 2016.

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Michael Labombarda

April 12, 2020

I will never forget my good friend Dom. I will always remember our great insightful talks, his laughter and our mutual love of Italian food. Its really hard to believe he left us 4 years ago at this point. I am confident he is with God and all his glory.

Faustina Obeng

May 4, 2016

We are very sorry Laura, Cristina, Anna, Vincent and the rest of the family for your lost. I pray for all of you through is time. Dominick was a very good, king, generiou and good sense of humor. We will remember him for ever hie is in good hands with the lord and very happyTINA, NANA, KWEKU

April 27, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jeremiah 29: 11, 12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.

Mary Beth Murphy

April 21, 2016

Dear Chris and Glenn, We just heard of the passing of your father, Chris. Please know how sorry we are for you and your family.

Lisa Carlson

April 20, 2016

Chris, Glenn, Vincent, and Nick,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

With love,
Lisa, Ed, Brooke, and Paige

April 20, 2016

I had some work-related dealings with Dominick some years ago, and it was clear to me that for him, guiding a person into that perfect job was more of a calling than a career. A caring, decent man who will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

Bill O'Sullivan

John Hoover

April 20, 2016

To Laura, Chris and family:

Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this time. Take comfort in knowing that Dom had a positive impact on the lives of many who knew him well. I will always admire and respect him for the way he lived his life. I am sure his concern was more for those around him than for himself as he battled his illness.

I can honestly say that working with and for Dom over 30 years was more like being part of a family than a business. The integrity with which he ran his company was never in doubt. He was genuine in his concern for others and their wellbeing. He always strived to do the right thing in both his professional and personal life.

I have fond memories of his laugh and great sense of humor. Our discussions during lunch were always interesting, fun, relaxed and never rushed. In the summer there was usually time devoted to Yankees vs Red Sox game results. Out of the office, I truly enjoyed our many competitive matches on the tennis court, even though he won most of them.

I will miss him.

John Hoover, Cindy Marr & Jessica Hoover

Melba Rivas McGregor

April 19, 2016

Tuesday April 19, 2016
Laura, Vinnie, Anna and Family:
No words can express how so sorry I feel to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Donny was a very special gentleman, very full of life, very full of enthussiasm and compassion.
I was very privilaged to spend very special holidays with the entire family.
He is in a very special place and for sure we will see him again.
God bless you all and give you the strength to move on at this very difficult time.
Love,
Melba Rivas McGregor

Michael & Judith Labombarda

April 19, 2016

Laura & Family:

Dom was a very special friend to me. We met back in 1984 and became very close over the years. He was a dear friend and mentor to me.

We talked about everything but Italian food always trickled to the top of the conversation.

I am really going to miss him!!

No question, Dom was one of the nicest, kindest and most caring people I have ever met. I feel so blessed to have known him.

One thing is certain...God is with him and we will all see him again.

God bless you and your family during this challenging time.

Michael & Judith Labombarda

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