Lidia Pedini Baldarelli, 87, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29th, 2021 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. She was the beloved wife of the late Odino “Dino” Baldarelli since 1956. Lidia was born in Fono, Italy on March 24, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Severino and Laura Tomasini Pedini. She and her late husband were the owners and operators of the well-known and respected Dino’s Restaurant of North Haven for 35 years until their retirement. Mother of Michael Baldarelli and his wife, Antoninette, Marco Baldarelli and his wife Deborah. Grandmother of Laura, Michael Jr. (Adina), and Desirae Baldarelli, and the late Caleb Baldarelli. Predeceased by her sisters Florianna Aguzzi and Eleuterio Pedini.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Wednesday morning, February 3rd at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery.
Mike, Marco and family,
Our sincere condolences to you on the passing of your mother. Lidia was a hard working and dedicated person to both her family and the business she ran with her husband for many years.
May she rest in peace.
Our sincerest and deepest condolences to Michael, Marco, and the entire family on the passing of a truly remarkable woman. She was a great friend to our family and she had a huge impact on so many others’ lives. Too. We always use her as an example of the “American dream” as she and her husband came over as legal immigrants to work hard to achieve that dream. She had a warm heart and was truly dedicated to her family. She loved and was loved and she will be missed by many especially by us….Anthony, Andrea and Regina.
P.S. We will never forget your “gnocchi lesson” and will carry on your tips and pay tribute to you EVERY TIME we make them.
Our deepest and sincere condolences to Michael, Marco, and their families. It seems a deeper hurt when a mother passes, especially someone like Lidia. She was extra special to our family and I held her, and Dino, up as the best example of the “American Dream”. They overcame such adversity coming to America, as legal immigrants, and to build a business that had become an icon in the local industry while also growing her family. She loved and was loved by many and will be dearly missed. We promise to treasure all her memories, especially the gnocchi lesson and promise to always pay her tribute when we make them!
Our sincerest sympathy to Michael and Marco and all the family on the passing of Lidia. She was a true example of an Italian “Nonnie” and I’m sure will be missed by all your family. She was the backbone of Dinos along with Dino but as Lenny remembers she was a tough cookie and she made sure every plate was exactly the same as it was every time She made the consistency of the restaurant which kept it the best for years – truly a hard worker! All your memories can never leave your hearts and a piece of her is in each of you. Our prayers are with u all. Love Lenny, Sharon , and Alayna
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Both Dino and Lidia gave me a job when I needed one between college semesters. She always liked to tease me! I have to say I have never found a lobster bisque as good as hers and I have looked! RIP Lidia and much peace to the family during this difficult time
My deepest condolences on the loss of this beautiful woman. Dino and Lidia were dear friends of my parents, Walter and Marie Berniere). I saw Lidia at The Landing shortly before my mother passed. I was happy to see them together there and looking at photos of their trip to Italy. Both Dino and Lidia were the kindest, most hard working couple. I know she will be missed. May she rest in eternal peace.
Your mom was a gracious hostess as your father invited golf partners to come to Florida for few golf dates. She will always be remembered by me and loved by many who were touched by her generosity. Remember she is still with you in your memories and thoughts of her.