Dennis John Di Rienzo

Dennis John Di Rienzo obituary, Bedford, NH

Dennis John Di Rienzo

Dennis Di Rienzo Obituary

Visit the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Hanover Street website to view the full obituary.

Dennis John DiRienzo, 72, of Bedford, NH passed away at Catholic Medical Center on September 5, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on March 2, 1953 in Medford, Mass. the son of the late John and Belle (nee Statkum) DiRienzo. He was a graduate of Norwood Senior High School and earned his Bachelor's degree at Bentley College. He went on to work at Rockwell International which he retired from. His career enabled him to travel the world. In his younger years he was an altar boy and Boy Scout. Dennis always loved fishing, card games and cribbage. He enjoyed cooking and eating good food, gardening, watching football and going to the beach. He enjoyed life and his family was his top priority, especially his daughter Ashley DiRienzo. 

He is survived by his sisters Sharon Browne, Debra and husband Larry Eichhorst and his two nephews Alex and Matthew, his brother Russell DiRienzo, and his longtime companion, Luann Soucy. He also leaves behind his beloved cat Luna and grandcat Winnie. 

A private memorial gathering and service will take place at the Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium. For more information or to view and on-line memorial, go to www.phaneuf.net


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Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Hanover Street

243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104

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