Dimauro, Jack
Gioacchino “Jack” Dimauro passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 at the age of 87 with his loving family at his side. Jack was born on July 1, 1936, to Rosario and Santina (Dimauro) Dimauro. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 62 years J. Dolores (Gionfriddo) Dimauro, his son Tom and Lisa (Marshall) Dimauro of Eastham, Massachusetts, his son John Dimauro and Corinne Finnegan of Vernon, his daughter Kathleen (Dimauro) and Brian Farrell of Middletown and his grandchildren which he was most proud of, John Matthew and Ashley (Knowlton) Dimauro, Thomas Dimauro, Joseph Dimauro, Josephine Hannah Farrell and Brian and Grace (O'brien) Farrell. In addition, Jack leaves behind his sister, Josephine (Dimauro) Russo and brother-in-law Emanuele Gionfriddo and many nieces and nephews. Jack was a lifelong resident of Middletown, moving to Cromwell in the last few years. Jack graduated from Middletown High School where he had a great career as a football player. He continued his education at Teachers College of Connecticut where he continued to play football and graduated with a Bachelor degree in Physical Education. He completed his masters degree from Columbia Teacher College in NYC. He began a 35 year teaching career in Wallingford Connecticut where he remained until his retirement. Also playing Friday afternoon basketball games with his friends. Jack also served his country as an infantryman in the National Guard. Most notably Jack also worked in the drywall trades during the summers. He had a strong work ethic and desire to provide more for his family and worked well into his 70's earning him the respectful title of “the old guy” on jobs where he could outdo men less than half his age. Jack took enjoyment in sharing his talent of taping and sheetrocking. It is likely many of you reading this experienced his generosity and outright refusal to be paid. He was from the generation of helping others when in need.he was a tireless and ferocious worker and took great pride in his work. Married to a wonderful wife, Dolores Gionfriddo Dimauro for 62 years, he recently said, “Dolores, we had a really good run.” Jack grew up on Green Street where he made lifelong friends. He enjoyed laughing and telling stories about his time with his Green Street friends and beyond. He was very generous and made sure to keep his family close and connected by sponsoring the entire family to vacations at the Cape for more than 20 years. These vacations brought the family together and in particular, his grandchildren were able to connect and foster life-long friendships. Above all, Jack was inspired by his grandchildren. Jack made their interests his own whether on the court/ sports, the stage, watching old movies, fixing cars, and talking about life and politics. Always the consummate educator imparting wisdom (sought or volunteered) and celebrating the wins and challenges in the lives of his cherished grandchildren.
We would like to extend our thanks to Hartford Hospital Hospice for their compassion and care over the last few days and to our wonderful family for all the outreach, prayers and support you have shown throughout the last few months.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, April 5th at St. Sebastians Church, 155 Washington Street, Middletown. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Sebastian Cemetery in Middlefield. Relatives and friends may call at D'angelo Funeral home 22 South Main Street, Middletown on Thursday April 4th from 5-7.