Louis A. Dindo

WILMINGTON, MA – Louis A. Dindo, 88, a former Barre resident passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Born and raised in Barre, Louis was the son of Louis and Edvige (DallaBernardina) Dindo. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1950 and then attended and graduated from Clarkson University with a mechanical engineering degree in 1954. Louis later earned an associate degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University.

Louis worked for General Electric for a few years before a long career with Raytheon, proudly working for 44 years as a mechanical engineer. He worked on numerous notable defense projects including contributing to the development of the patriot missile and long-range radar units installed on naval war ships.

He was very active in the community and involved with youth sports programs, Lions Club and Massachusetts Republican Party. Louis loved being involved with his children’s activities and endeavors. He also loved the great outdoors - spending time skiing, hiking, fishing, camping, and boating with his family at the camp in Barre – and travelling with his wife, he remained active, taking daily walks with her.

Louis was an enormous sports enthusiast and spent a lifetime attending sporting events of all seasons at all levels from high school and beyond. He had HeHea passion for reading, history of the world wars and listening to big band orchestra music. Louis was an active member of the alumni association of his alma matar, Clarkson University, he recently organized and attended his 65 ^th class reunion at Clarkson University with his devoted wife.

Survivors include his wife, Joan (Nutile) Dindo of Wilmington; his son Scott Dindo and his companion, Andrea Bettencourt of Wilmington; his daughter Lisa Hayes and her husband, Steven of Swampscott; and his son Christopher Dindo and his wife, Pamela of Topsfield; and the cherished “Papa” of Derek, Carley, and Nicole Hayes and Samantha, Benjamin, and Jonathan Dindo. Louis is also survived by many friends and colleagues.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Jeffrey Dindo and his brother Angelo Dindo.

The service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hedding United Methodist Church, 40 Washington Street, Barre. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.

Memorial donations in Louis’ name may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.