Michael Didio Obituary

Michael DiDio, a longtime area resident, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh campus. He was 70. Son of the late John and Josephine Zingarelli DiDio, he was born July 17, 1937 in the Bronx. Michael retired as a Corrections Officer for the New York State Department of Corrections after 33 years of service, and was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh. Survivors include his loving children: son, John DiDio and his wife, Jodi of Newburgh, and daughter, Michelle Martinez and her husband, Antonio of Newburgh. He was the devoted grandfather "TiTi" of: Dominica, Angela and Antonio Martinez; sisters, Annamarie Monaco and her husband, Robert of Poughkeepsie, and Josephine Stazak and husband, Ted of Indiana, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years, Virginia DiDio. There will be no visitation. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, S. Robinson Ave., Newburgh, N.Y. Cremation will follow in Cedar Hill Crematory. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to: St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Dialysis Center, 4 Corwin Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements are by White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd. (Route 32), Newburgh, N.Y.

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Published by Times Herald-Record from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Didio

12 Entries

Daddy Poppins

September 23, 2007

Dear Michelle:
I am so sorry that I am late in posting this entry. My heart and soul go out to you and your family. I know that this is a rough period as I just lost my own Dad in April as you know.
I send you my love, strength, tranquilty and peace of mind. TiTi is in a much nicer place with many old friends, your wonderful Mother and new friends like my Mom and Dad. I love you all like you were my own family.

Helen Miley

September 19, 2007

John & Michelle -- I was sorry to read about your father's passing. I remember hanging out together in your building on Roebling Avenue in the Bronx and going to your grandparents store on the corner. Having lost my father I know that no bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Your cousin -- Helen Flaherty Miley

meghan monaghan

September 13, 2007

Dear John and Family-
Sorry for your loss.

Your friends,
Jackie and Meghan Monaghan
&
Betty Gliedman

Ed Scoppa

September 12, 2007

To John and family my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad.I will never forget the years we worked together at Ridge Hill, what a crew we had. Enjoyed the job hated the drive, your dad was part of the crew that made dealing with inmates " fun ". I always knew when he was in the area " Cigar Smoke ".Ruffino,Parente,Russo,LoScalzo,Sacco and Didio. Great Memories. Ed Scoppa

Charles E. Woznick

September 12, 2007

John and family...include me among the many who knew and liked your Dad.I had the pleasure of knowing and working with both of you, and can say with certainty,"the apple didn't fall far from the tree"....except maybe those cigars :-)
God bless all.Charlie Woznick

sandra alicea

September 12, 2007

michelle and family,
i am so sorry for your loss. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Carole Alicea

September 12, 2007

Dear Michelle and family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Atilano Rivera jr

September 12, 2007

JOHN I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JUST THINK ABOUT ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE ALL HAD AT THE TRACK.

JR

Victoria Weed

September 12, 2007

To My Dearest Michelle, John, Aunt Annamarie and families---We send our prayers and sympathy to all. Michael was always the spark in our lives with his wit and great sense of humor. He made sure we all saw things in a light way, and now he has followed his own light. Such a caring man who always made sure those around him never went without. And those "stigars"(Dominica)! He was such an influence on all his "little ones" and they too will miss their TiTi. God Bless All, Love Ya, Vicci, Bub, John and Danielle

not to be disclosed

September 12, 2007

I am sorry sorry for your loss. I worked with Micheal for many years and I believe he was the greatest man I ever had the honor of meeting.I would just like to say to the family again my heart goes out to you. Thank you

Joe Maloney

September 12, 2007

My sincere condolences to the entire DiDio family. Mike and I worked together for many years at Mid-Orange. He was witty and always a pleasure to be around. I will always have the fondest memories of the time and cigars we shared.

JACK FURMAN

September 12, 2007

JOHN AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MIKES DEATH. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HIM FROM WORKING WITH HIM AT MID-ORANGE C/F FOR MANY YEARS, HE ALWAYS SEEMED TO HAVE THE TIME TO LISTEN TO EVERYBODY.(I CAN STILL SMELL THOSE TERRIBLE SMELLING CIGARS)JOHN, I WORKED WITH YOU AT DOWNSTATE.GOD BLESS.JACK FURMAN (SERGEANT JACK FURMAN)

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