Dina Fittipaldi

1975 - 2016

Dina Marie Fittipaldi SARATOGA SPRINGS - Dina Marie Fittipaldi went to be with God on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, following a short illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who Dina had touched in many ways throughout her full and very memorable life. Born March 22, 1975 to Kevin and Margaret Fittipaldi in Albany, NY, Dina attended Lake Avenue Elementary School then Saratoga Springs Senior High School and on to SUNY Cobleskill. Dina was a long time employee of Royal Care. Dina’s life may be viewed as short by many, but those that were touched by her understood that quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. With her zeal for life Dina made us believe each day is a blessing and an opportunity to create lasting memories. With Dina’s passing we are reminded that her life is to be celebrated. Although we will miss her every day, especially that sly smile or the way she disapprovingly shook her head at her mother’s shenanigans, she will forever live in our hearts. We are so thankful we had the privilege to be part of Dina’s life and hold the memory of her caring nature dear. Dina was predeceased by her father Kevin; paternal grandparents Charles Fittipaldi and Helen O’Rourke; maternal grandparents Leo and Gertrude Manley; aunts Carol Manley and Ann Marie Fittipaldi. Survivors include her loving mother Margaret Fittipaldi of Saratoga Springs; brothers Sean Fittipaldi of Philadelphia, PA, twin brother Dominick Fittipaldi of Bay Point, CA and Charlie Preece of Berwick, LA; aunts Mary DeSantis of Saratoga Springs, Jean Papa (James) of Fonda, Barbara Rossi of East Meadow, NY and Charlene Senzon of Long Beach, NY; uncles John Fittipaldi (Andrea) of NY and Charles Fittipaldi (Yolanda) of Warrensburg; cousins Cathy DeSantis of Fort Edward, Diane Rossi (Timmy), Christine DeSantis and Rob DeSantis all of Saratoga Springs, Joe DeSantis of Midway, KY, and Krin Assletta (Paul) of Texas. There will be no public calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am Monday, June 13, 2016 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. by Rev. Arthur B. Tuttle, C.Ss.R. and burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com