"My dear Cacioppo family especially Debbie Delaney,& Dina and ALL of youWhere do I beginDino and Marge were the bestDid not know Marge passed, but their love now transcends time.I loved them both and have such fond memories, but am only sorry that I never took them up on their offers to visit them!My deepest sorrow on their passing,& I will have masses said for them.My husband Danny and I so enjoyed being with them!Danny has also passed, so although life can be fleeting, memory is eternalMuch love to you allIf you ever get to CUYAHOGA Falls please look me upAMELIA MALEK"
In loving memory of
Dino T. Cacioppo
September 19, 2020
Dr. Dino T. Cacioppo, 90, of North Smithfield, RI, formerly of Ohio and California, died September 19, 2020 in the St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield. He was the husband of the late Marjorie R. (Gagne) Cacioppo. Born in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Charles and Josephine (Saladino) Cacioppo.
Dr. Cacioppo earned his Bachelors Degree from Kent State University. He went on to receive his DO from the University of Des Moines, and his MD from the University of California. Dr. Cacioppo served his first internship at Cuyahoga Falls Hospital in Ohio, and his surgical residency at Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Oakland, CA, where he was also Chief Resident. He practiced surgery in San Leandro, CA, and was the Chief of Surgery in three of its area hospitals: Humana Hospital, Laurel Grove Hospital, and Doctors Hospital. Dr. Cacioppo served on the Board of Regents at the International College of Surgeons, and was board certified by the American College of Abdominal Surgery. He was a member of the California Medical Association, the American Medical Association, and the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association.
Dr. Cacioppo was passionate about aviation was a member of the AOPA, and enjoyed giving family and friends exhilarating rides in his Piper Seneca and DC3. He also happily spent summers in Maine with his wife Marge, at their lake home where they welcomed their children, grandchildren and friends from near and far. Dino took great pride in decorating his home for the holidays with outdoor light displays that delighted his grandchildren and caused many a passerby to stop and admire.
He leaves his daughters, Dina (Paul) Dutremble, of North Smithfield, RI, Debra (Michael) Delaney, of Castro Valley, CA, Cheryl (Gary) Prather, of Uniontown, OH, Vicki Stone of Escondido, CA, and Lori (Richard) Lute of Taylor, TX; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; his cousin, Joseph (Isabel) Cacioppo, of Uniontown, OH; and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph (Erla) Cacioppo, and Dominic (Rhea) Cacioppo; and two sisters, Judge Mary Cacioppo and Josephine Cacioppo.
Dino is remembered as a dedicated husband and admired for his joyful partnership, devotion and care of Marge. Dino lived an amazing life and wanted his daughters and family to know he died happy and loved them all.
Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket, RI, with family services to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Antoine Residence SCU Activities, 10 Rhodes Avenue, North Smithfield, RI 02896-6999. www.holtfuneralhome.com
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"Dino was the greatest . I met him at the Early Bird restaurant and I had pancreatic cancer he calf me over and I sat down with him and he explained everything I was going to go through and drew it out on a napkin the procedure. I will never forget him. He will be sadly missed."
"Dina and family,She was waiting- they are together again, with smiles and joy. The comfort of that image will sustain you.May you find peace."
"I am so saddened to hear this. I knew Dino as Adrias grandfather and he was just the sweetest man. He welcomed me into his homes in both California and Maine and I felt like ones of his grand kids. Although I havent seen him in a long time it makes my heart very heavy to hear this news. My thought are with my friends the Dutremble family while they grieve for their sweet gentle loving father and grandfather and great grandfather"