Obituary: Rosario “Tom” “Babe” DiMauro

Rosario “Tom” “Babe” DiMauro, 83, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, May 9, 2014.

He was the loving husband of Alice (Niklinski) DiMauro for the last 23 years, and formerly husband of the late Jeanette (Corona) DiMauro.

Tom grew up in Cromwell, CT, and was the son of the late Louis and Josephine (Bartolotta) DiMauro.

Tom is survived by his wife Alice DiMauro, of Middlefield; by his son Louis DiMauro and his wife Laura of Darien, CT, and their two children, Thomas and Deirdre; by his daughter Dina D’Amato and her husband Marc of Middlefield and their two children Garrett and Lydia; by a daughter, Christine DiMauro of Arizona; by a sister, Angela “Tootsie” Kelly of Florida; by his step-children, Victoria (Bilas) James of Eureka Springs, AR, and Jeffrey Bilas of Covina, CA; by step-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was pre-deceased by his wife Jeanette; his sister Connie “Tina” and brother-in-law George Pirruccio; a brother, Sebastian “Sonny” DiMauro; and a brother-in-law, John Kelly. After serving in the U.S. Army, Tom became a manufacturing engineer and worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for over 30 years.

He was an avid and talented golfer who shot 13 hole-in-ones, and was a longtime member of Indian Springs Golf Club.

He spent many years volunteering as a member of the Middlefield Lions Club and as a coach for his kids’ little league teams.

Tom’s happiest moments were when he was surrounded by family and friends. He was an entertaining story-teller and filled every room he entered with love and laughter. He was adored by everyone around him.

With the help of his many talented and compassionate doctors, he was able to appreciate many more years of life. He learned to live life to the fullest, and never missed an opportunity to tell those around him how much he loved them.

Funeral services will be held at St. Colman Church, Hubbard St., Middlefield, CT on Saturday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, those who prefer may make donations in Tom’s memory to the American Heart Association , or a charity of their choosing.

To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

—Obituary via Legacy.com