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Born April 5, 1943, in Washington, DC, Son of Edward and Grace Totaro. Dominic lived in Washington, DC. Attended Nativity Catholic Academy until the age of 14, then moved to Aspen Hill, MD where he attended Wheaton High School, graduating in 1961. Dominic began working in the trade field of plumbing, as a helper/apprentice to then become a Master Plumber and Steamfitter (Local 602). Dominic was known to all for his knowledge, expertise, and ability in the trade fields. He was always up for the challenge to fix/figure out any tasks at hand.
Dominic married Judith Bowles in 1965, together they had 4 children, setting up home in Silver Spring, MD. Dominic is survived by sons Charles Totaro (Julie), Dominic Totaro Jr (Tracy), and Edward Totaro (Sherri). Grandchildren, Kenny, Vinny (Courtney), Chucky (Amberly), Gianna Parenti (Anthony), Daniella, Dominic III, Alyssa, Carly, and Sophia. Great Grandchildren, Ellie, Vinny, Ava, Emma, Mason & Sonny. Dominic was preceded in death by brother Charles Totaro, Sisters, Josephine Grimaldi, Vivian Sierer and Stepson Scott Newton.
Dominic's true love was his FAMILY. He was a man that loved his children and grandchildren wholeheartedly and unconditionally. He was filled with generosity, Kindness & Silliness.
We will cherish our memories, how he impacted our lives, the stories of his silly, stubborn moments that will keep us laughing for decades.
We are overwhelmingly heartbroken of his death, finding comfort that he is with the Lord and his brother Charlie he so deeply missed.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 20th from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A.,12540 Clarksville Pike (rt.108) Clarksville, MD 21029
Funeral Mass will be held Monday July 21st, 11:00am at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 12319 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904
Interment – 2:00pm Gate of Heaven, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906
In lieu of Flowers donate to www.Parkinson.org or Alzheimer's Association or Olney Lions Club, P.O. Box 1104, Olney MD, 20832-1104
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Jon "Becker"
July 20, 2025
Dominic Sr. was a second father to me. His son's are my brothers. I will forever remember him helping me to grow into the person and success I became. I will miss you Donnie.
Patrizia Caputo SUTTON & Jeff Sutton
July 20, 2025
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JEANNETTE NINA CARUSO
July 17, 2025
MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DONNIE AND YOUR LOVELY FAMILY. GOD FOREVER BLESS YOU. WITH LOVE, JEANNETTE FRANCES, ANITA, FRANK, MARIA, AND CHRISTINA CARUSO.
Christina Caruso
July 16, 2025
My sincere condolences to his family. He was a very good friend of the Caruso family and did a lot of work for us at the house we grew up in. Especially close to my sister, Anita and her husband, Frank. May he rest in eternal peace and God bless him.
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David Klein
July 16, 2025
We will miss a great father to his kids and great friend to me and my Uncle Frank and Aunt Anita
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