Frank DiNicola, 89, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Thursday June 30, 2016 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Rae D’Amato DiNicola. Frank was born in New Haven on June 4, 1927; son of the late Salvatore and Rachel Carrano DiNicola; served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WWII and was the recipient of the American Theatre, Asiatic Pacific and the Victory Medals. He had worked for Sargent’s & Company for over 40 years until his retirement. Frank enjoyed bowling and golfing. Father of Lisa DiNicola (Joseph Dombrowski) and Marcy LaBella (Peter).
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Wednesday morning July 6th, at 11:30. Family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 12:00 Noon. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or the Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road North Haven, CT 06473.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was blessed to have met your dad and to "hang" out with him the other day with you Marcy. I will remember that although he was a quiet man and didn't talk much the few times I met him. I noticed a life time of smile lines on his face and a life time of commitment to his family in his eyes. He was gentle and kind while we were there the other day. He was very aware that he was visiting with his little girl and asking for Lisa and Boo! These are the things I noticed about him and will remember. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. Love Art and Cheryl. Xxo
Im am so sad to hear this news. Mrs. Dinicola I have very good memories sleeping over and staying at the house. Marcy and Lisa this just stinks. We lost my mother recently and they were together for 59 years. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.