Obituary of Pat DiMeo

Pasquale “Pat” DiMeo, 66 of East Haven, passed away February 20, 2014. He was born March 6, 1947 in New Haven to the late Louis and Theresa (Raiola) DiMeo. Pat is survived by three children; Blake DiMeo of Denver, Colorado, Amy Tepper of Destin, Florida and Paul DiMeo of East Haven and granddaughter; Aveline DiMeo. Pat is also survived by Roberta (Cattaneo) DiMeo, Frances (DeGoursey) DiMeo, Harriet (Yontef) DiMeo and many friends. With over 40 years in mortgage banking services, Pat was the owner of Blake Financial for 16 years in East Haven and was most recently a mortgage advisor with Fidelity Mortgage. Pat DiMeo received many accolades over the years, such as the East Haven Chamber of Commerce Business Award and #1 CHFA Broker in all of New England, to name a few. Pat lived everyday to its fullest and was known to all as “The Legend” and for his passion for the Giants, the Yankees, earmuffs, Jazz, Saratoga horse racing, travel, California wineries and great food. Pat was a Westbrook Elk’s Club member, an avid bocce and pool player and an active volunteer in many communities, including East Haven. He was one of a kind, did the most outrageous things and they always turned into an event that everyone talked about forever. His vibrant personality made a lasting impression on everyone he met. When he was at a party, the party never ended. Pat DiMeo was larger than life itself, persevering, generous to a fault, funny and full of life, with a passion to live life to its fullest everyday.. a true “Zesty Fester!” He did it all, lived it all and loved it all. Pat was a much-loved husband, father, cousin, and friend. He was unforgettable and someone that will truly be missed by all. In memory of Pat, “Here’s to those that can, rock and roll!” Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the Clancy Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Wednesday in Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, East Haven with Committal to follow at East Lawn Cemetery in East Haven. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to East Haven Food Pantry, 39 Park Pl., East Haven Ct 06512 in memory of Pat DiMeo.