onald Richard Dalessandro, Sr. was born on August 3, 1920 in Leetonia, Ohio to Dominico and Philamenia (Rance) Dalessandro. He passed away on October 12, 2017 at Manor Care in Dunedin, Florida.
Family
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Beth (Romutis) Dalessandro. Don and Beth were married on June 16, 1984 at Indian Rocks Baptist Church. Additionally they are survived by son Donald Dalessandro, Jr.; daughters Heather (Timothy) North, Kara (Anthony) Johnston, Erin (Jeffrey) Hughes and eight granddaughters Jessica North, Morgan Futrell, Sydney Doudna, Sienna North, Alexandra Johnston, Sophia North, Olivia Hughes and Sahara North.
Military
Don joined the United States Coast Guard on September 10, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. At the time of his honorable discharge he was entitled to wear the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, American Area Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Seaman Dalessandro participated in the allied operation against the Japanese on Iwo Jima.
Services
A memorial service with military honors provided by the United States Coast Guard is scheduled for 4:30 pm on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks in Largo, Florida. The Patriot Guard Riders of Florida have been invited by the family as honored guests.
Special Acknowledgements
The family has asked that any memorial contributions be made to the volleyball program at Indian Rocks Christian School where he loved watching his granddaughters play volleyball. Those who would like to contribute can make checks payable to Indian Rocks Christian School and in the memo line write, “In memory of Don Dalessandro.”
Friends, family and those who served with Don are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
Beth, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when you two got married and how precious he was. Prayers for you and the family.
Beth I am so sorry. Donnie always made us laugh. Him always talking about him need g a refill on his pills (can’t mention them here) :). Love you guys
Beth,
Sorry to hear about Don. He is finally with our Lord. No more
Pain & suffering. God is good. Love you.
Beth, I’m so sorry for to hear Don passed, we’ll be praying for you and your family! Love you
Don was a great man! I’m so happy we got to know him and his stories. He lived an amazing life full of blessings and love. I hope we can all follow in his foot steps and live like he did! He was constantly surrounded by his beloved family. I loved calling him “Pops” and will miss his gentle, always comforting presence. On to the next life my friend, we will see you there!
Beth, I am so very sorry for your loss. Always loved seeing you around holidays. Again so very so for your loss.
Beth, Ken and I are remembering the good times we shared playing board games, going to Sarasota for Der Dutchman dinners and Saturday night church and dinners to follow. We feel blessed to have had Don in our lives and we know he is now in a much better place with no pain or suffering. Our friendship lives on through you and all of our memories. Until we meet again, Don, Rest In Peace.
Beth, We have such fond memories of Don. We loved his sense of humor and that beautiful hair and smile of his. We miss him but know he is with Jesus now and we’ll see him again. We are praying the Lord will hold you especially close and comfort you through the coming days. We love you.
Beth,
We are so blessed to have gotten to know Don before he got sick. You two have made a lasting impression in our lives and whatever you need all you ever have to do is ask. Our condolences go out to you, but we know that Don is with our Lord and happy now.
Love you so very much.
Beth I was so sorry to;hear of Dons passing. I have so many fond memories of him when we both lived at Oakcrest. My prayers are with you and your family.
Beth and family: I am so sorry for the loss of Donnie. It is truly a celebration that he went to his permanent heavenly home and we will be there one day. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Much love to you and Jesus loves you more!