Obituaries
October 17, 2023

Joseph Anthony Dinio – Monessen

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Joseph Anthony Dinio, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Jefferson Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 4, 1936, in Monessen, son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Micolajcheck Dinio. Joe was a member of Monessen High School’s Class of 1955. He served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver for Fox Grocery then SuperValu and was a member of Teamsters Local 491. He is survived by his wife, Marie “Tootsie” Pallini Dinio; son, Ronald Aiello and wife Dawn Churney of Peters Township; brother, Mario Dinio of Cary, S.C.; sister, MaryAnn Dinio of Florida; sister-in-law, Johnetta Dinio of Monessen; grandchildren, Jordan and Taylor Aiello and  Kamarya Churney; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Dinio; sister, Patricia DeCurtis; and sister, Nina Isosevic. Private funeral arrangements were entrusted to DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Entombment was in the Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum, Monessen. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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