Dominick DiGirolamo

Mr. Dominick DiGirolamo, age 79, of New Hartford, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with the love and support of his family. Born in Minturno, Italy on January 2, 1929, Dominick was the son of the late Pasquale and Lucia (Cardillo) DiGirolamo. He was raised and educated in Italy. On December 2, 1952 he married the former Philomena Papparella with whom he shared 47 years prior to her passing on June 21, 1990. He was blessed with a second marriage on June 28, 1991 to Beverly M. Dowe with whom he shared common interests and enjoyed a wonderful life built upon a mutual respect for each other. For many years, Dominick was the owner and operator of the Italian Salumeria Delicatessen on James Street, retiring in 1985. A mason by trade, Dominick’s talent was seen in his local workmanship and his own home, which he built. He took special pride in the presentation of the interior and exterior of his house which he maintained in his meticulous manner. A hard-working man, he was inherently proud of his family and his Italian heritage. During his spare time, he enjoyed the game of bocce; golfing, especially with his wife, Beverly, frequenting the fairways at the Valley View Golf Course where he held a membership. He was endowed with a great sense of humor, he loved music, and he was an outstanding dancer, especially the tango. He also pursued his special passion as a masterful wine-maker, and with his green thumb, he nurtured a vegetable garden, flowering plants, and fruit trees. A seasoned snowbird, he spent winters in Florida at their home in Clearwater. Dominick is survived by his wife, Beverly; his daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Giraldo Alicandro; and his grandson, Dominico Alicandro, all of Italy. Survivors also include his sister and brother-in-law, Maria and Guseppe Pappa; and his brother and sister-in-law, Raffaele and Giuseppina DiGirolamo, all of Italy; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Lila and Donald Atkinson, Albert, Jr. and Yolanda Dowe, Laurice and Louis Gigliotti, Jr., Joseph and Suellen Dowe, Margaret and James Costello, Sr., and Richard and Cheryl Dowe. He also leaves his longtime and loyal friends and golf partners, George Messina, Al Mancuso, and Joe Tomaselli. He was predeceased by his brother, Francesco DiGirolamo. The family is grateful to Dr. Roger A. Breslow, the staff of the 3rd floor at The Pines at Utica, especially Mary Byrd, LPN, who had a genuine rapport with Dominick. A special thank-you is given to his niece, Sherry Gerace, who has been of such support and guidance; and Fr. Joe Salerno for his prayers. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 11:30-12:30 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, 2222 Genesee Street. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Dominick’s honor to The Pines at Utica (formerly Eden Park Health Care Center); envelopes will be available at the service. Dominick’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately upon conclusion of visitation at 12:30. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family. Services of comfort have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Dominick DiGirolamo

January 2, 1929 - August 2, 2008