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Gary DiNallo Obituary
May 20, 1945 - May 14, 2024
Gary DiNallo, 78, passed away on May 14, 2024. Born in South Carolina and raised in Wethersfield, he was the son of the late Anthony S. and Meredith M. DiNallo. Gary earned his BS from CCSU and his MS from SCSU. He was a history teacher for 32 years at West Haven H.S. and also an adjunct history professor for 25 years at SCSU. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a member of the Army Concept Team in Vietnam, a Special Ops Unit. He was awarded the Army Commendation medal, the Vietnam Service ribbon and a Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Lynn DiNallo, daughters, Christy Lamoreux (Ronald) and Amy Magyar (Ralph Campochiaro) and his much-loved grandchildren, Lilly and Mitchell. He also leaves his brother, Randy DiNallo (Lee) and his sister, Cynthia Dalenta (Walter), as well as four nephews and a niece. Per Gary's request, there will be no funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored if you donated to NUCDF.org , a cause dear to Gary's heart.
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Stacie Peterson
January 6, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Mr DiNallo´s passing. He was one of my favorite teachers at WHHS.
Linda Hyatt-Tripp
September 9, 2024
Lynn, Christy, and Amy - My deepest sympathy on your loss. It was pleasure being your sitter back in the seventies before moving and have very fond memories of a beautiful family and neighbor. Affectionately, Linda Hyatt-Tripp
Gail Currier Evarts
July 18, 2024
My condolences to Mr. DiNallo's family. He was a great history teacher. I was one of his students (class of 1969) when he told us he was being drafted. I also remember when he told us his call up date had been extended to the end of the school year. We were glad for that but still sorry he was being drafted.
Lynn Notarino-Glynn
July 16, 2024
Mr. DiNallo was my sociology teacher at WHHS '73 I always remember his stories of Viet Nam, how clothing styles had changed when he returned home, and a vacation he took to an early American battle field. His stories always held my interest. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Billijo
July 16, 2024
An absolute treasure. Mr DiNallo single handedly was responsible for putting me on the right path at WHHS. He even wrote to me in bootcamp I will forever remember and be grateful for his presence in my life. He was an exceptional human
Cathy Miller
July 15, 2024
Mr. Dinallo was my teacher at West Haven High School. He always went the extra mile for his students. He truly cared for the lives of his students. He cared for everyone. Salt of the earth.
Christy Lamoreux
July 15, 2024
Our country is in mourning for a soldier died today. (Vaincourt).
After suffering for many years from the effects of Agent Orange poisoning, my father is finally at peace.
I miss you Dear Old.
Laurie Reiser
July 15, 2024
I´m deeply sorry for your loss. Mr. DiNallo was my favorite teacher at WHHS. I will remember him fondly.
Laurie Reiser
Class of 85
Luigi
July 15, 2024
Sorry for your loss Mr DiNallo was a highly respected teacher at WHHS.
Dennis Facenda
July 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Mr.DiNallo was one of the best. Great guy. Class of 69.
Maria Laton
July 14, 2024
Lynn, I´m so sorry to have just learned of this and I´m heart broken. You know how special Gary was to me and how much his friendship and by extension yours has meant so much to me all these years. You have my sincerest deepest condolences and prayers. Gary saved me in high school and stepped up for me when the world was giving up on me I´ll always be forever grateful. I´m so sorry for you the girls and the entire family. Sending you love and prayers.
Maria Burwell Laton
Sharon Chamberlain OConnor
July 14, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Mr DiNallo was the greatest history teacher. Always kept his class wanting to learn more. We need more teachers like him.
Robin Altvater Viani
July 14, 2024
Mr. DiNallo was one of my favorite teachers at WHHS. I can remember him sharing his experiences in Vietnam and then transitioning back home. He was a wonderful person and teacher.
Elizabeth Bonito
July 14, 2024
I am so sorry to see this. "Mr DiNallo" was my history teacher at West Haven High.
I remember him vividly because the was just the greatest teacher! He was so nice . Some things just stay with you, and I can still see the day he told us he was drafted and going to Vietnam. I'm glad he had such a wonderful life. He deserved it.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all the good memories will comfort you.
Janice (Jacobs) Lynn
July 14, 2024
Mr DiNallo taught a Sociology class at WHHS I took when I was a student there. It was and remains one of my favorite classes of my HS career. Thank you, Mr DiNallo! May you rest in eternal peace and may your family be comforted by good memories.
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