Odino “Dino” Baldarelli, 89, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Lidia Pedini Baldarelli since 1956. Dino was born in Fano, Province of Pesaro and Urbano, Italy on July 28, 1930 and was the son of the late Gisto and Maria Lanci Baldarelli. He and his wife were the owners and operators of the well-known and respected Dino’s Restaurant of North Haven for 35 years until their retirement. Dino was a former professional bicycle racer in Fano having raced all over Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain, and Belgium. He was an avid golfer, was a member of Lyman Orchards, Middlefield and the Wallingford Hunting Club. Father of Michael Baldarelli and his wife Antoinette, Marco Baldarelli and his wife Deborah. Grandfather of Laura, Michael Jr., Caleb and Desirae Baldarelli. Predeceased by his sisters Nora Tonucci, Gina LaPre and brothers Duilio and Mario Baldarelli
Private funeral services have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home
Mrs Baldarelli, Marco, Michael and families I am so sorry for your loss your dad was a wonderful man many nights we spent at Dino’s. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Baldarelli. I will always remember seeing his smiling face at Dino’s and how hard him and the family worked.
Karen & I would like to give our sincerist condolences to the entire Baldarelli family. I remember fondly going to his restaurant for great food. I also remember when I was on the police force and working that area, during the good weather, you could smell the aroma of the fried seafood cooking in the air. Dino, Rest in Peace, you worked hard your entire life, side by side, with your wife and later on with your sons Michael and Marco.
Lidia, Marc, Michael
My deepest sympathies to everyone. Dino was a kind and hard working man, your whole family was. I looked forward to making deliveries to you in the early seventies (D & V Beef). Thank you Lidia for the plates of onion rings you would always have for me. Dino will be sorely missed. God bless you all.
Mark Vitolo
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
We have known Dino for over 30 years and his success story is really amazing…as a business man but more importantly, also as a husband, father, grandparent, and friend. He was a hard worker who overcame numerous obstacles which allowed him to build a successful business and family and enabled him to share and extend his generosity in so many ways. He was the hardest worker we ever knew and he did have a sense of humor, was humble, and remained stoic in his later years. I’ll remember the times we golfed those Sunday mornings, and will always remember the class and courage he demonstrated his entire life. Anthony and Andrea Scafariello
Prayers to the family and especially to his wife who worked by his side for all those years making her soups in the restaurant. He always had a smile on his face and will be missed. Great memories for anyone who grew up in north haven eating at Dino’s.
My most sincere condolences to Dino’s family. I remember going to their house when I was little with my father, Walter Berniere. They were always so kind to me and at the restaurant. I was sorting through photos this past week and came across the photos of their trip to Italy with my mother and father. It was a wonderful time for my parents and they enjoyed that trip probably more than anything. So very sorry for your loss.
Condolianze a tutta la famiglia di zio Dino, ,una splendida persona sincera e buona, ho dei bellissimi ricordi di quando veniva a rivederci in Italia e mi ha fatto tanto piacere risentirlo al telefono qualche mese fa ,ora tu mio babbo Mario e gli altri sarete insieme a guardarci dal celo ,un abbraccio a Lidia ,Marco e Maicol
My deepest sympathies to Lidia, Marco, and Michael. I have fond memories of working at Dino’s till this day. He will be missed.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dino was the kindest man I ever met. When my children were young we went to the restaurant and my children were acting up. We were going to take our meals and leave because we didn’t want to disturb the other patrons but your dad said no! “Children are children” he said. He moved us to a corner where they could play and not bother anyone else. It’s funny that I still remember that. He will be missed.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was Lydia’s nurse over a year ago. Beautiful family. Rest In Peace , 🙏❤️
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dino was such a kind person. He was a hard worker and took pride in his restaurant. My prayers go out to you Lidia, Michael, Annie and Marco and family….
Dear Lydia, Michael, Marco, and family,
We’re so sorry to hear about Dino. He was a wonderful man. He was a good boss to me for all those years. I remember working there when the lines were out the door to get in. I still eat there now and still love it. Dino made his mark in Our much loved North Haven.❤️
So sorry to hear about your loss. Lots of great memories come to mind with you guys over the years and our family trips for dinner at the restaurant. May he Rest In Peace.
Love,
Lori DeStefano