Anthony (Tony) F. DiNicola, 86, of Hamden and Cheshire, passed away Wednesday, 18th January, peacefully and with loving family present. He was the beloved husband of Dolores Criscuolo DiNicola, who have been together for over 70 years and married for 65. Tony was born in New Haven on December 7, 1930; son of the late Frank and Maddelena Palo DiNicola and served his country faithfully in the US Air Force. A printer all of his life, he had worked for Van Dyke Printing and later was the owner/operator of T.D. Print Productions, Hamden. Tony was past president of the New Haven Chapter of the American Wine Society. He entered his wine into a National amateur wine competition where he was awarded a silver medal for best wine. He was a past member of the Amity Club, past member of the Town of Cheshire Beautification Committee and an avid golfer who not only enjoyed the game but also making his own golf clubs. Father of Mark R. (Roberta) DiNicola, Anthony K. DiNicola, Cynthia A. (Raymond) Sirico and Tina M. (Anthony) Affinito, Jr. Grandfather of Kristin DiNicola, Michael (Amanda) DiNicola, Cara DiNicola, Nicole (David) Granucci, Anthony F. DiNicola II, Carissa (Justin) Welch, Danielle (Bill) Price, Trisha Sirico, Anthony Affinito III and Nicholas Affinito. Brother of Frank (Suzanne) DiNicola. Also survived by four great grandchildren. He was a loving father and husband; loved by all who knew him, friends and family.

Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday at 12:00 noon with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. Relatives and friends may call from 10:00 am until noon. Entombment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489.