Donald Robert Smaldino

Donald, known as Dino was born September 7, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of the late Dominic and Julia (Vernell) Smaldino and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Chaney High School in 1976. Dino was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan. He enjoyed gardening, taking care of his large garlic crop and peppers and working in his yard. He also loved to watch Star War movies and MASH. Most importantly, Dino looked forward to spending time with his family and making “sauce and noodles” for Sunday family dinners and caring for his grandpups. Donald leaves his wife, the former Cynthina Granger, whom he married September 14, 1985; his children, Kimberly (Nicholas) Bodak, Dominic Smaldino, Mary Theresa Smaldino and his beloved grandpups, Simba, Max and Emma.