Ronald J. "Chin" DaDalt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronald J. “Chin” DaDalt, 93, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was born on June 30, 1925 in Stafford Springs, CT, son of the late Guido and Lena (Julian) DaDalt. Ronald graduated from Stafford High School in June 1943. He was drafted into the United States Army by September where he proudly served as a combat engineer under General Pattons Third Army and other Armies in the European Theater to the end of World War II. Upon separation, he attended Alfred University majoring in Engineering and was a member of the university’s football team. After college, he played minor league baseball in several leagues, eventually trying a stint as an umpire in the same leagues. Ronald eventually had a lengthy and distinguished career in the building trade, working on several local schools, universities, and Johnson Memorial Hospital. Throughout his life, Ronald enjoyed being with his friends and family, whether at the Legion, Italian club, Saratoga, Scarborough, the off track betting parlor, or a sports even, and best of all, a good dinner or picnic with them. He also enjoyed going to Florida in the winter and visiting with his friends. Ronald is survived by his sister, Loretta “Lorrie” Zigmond; brother, Alfred DaDalt and his wife Judith; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves behind his extended family, Maureen Dobrindt and her husband Jim, Sue Arvanitis and her husband Vassilios, Teri Galica and her husband Bill, and Kathy Sullivan and her fiancé Paul; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren. He was predeceased by the love of his life, and companion of 45 years, Elaine “Val” Sullivan; and brother-in-law, William Zigmond, Jr. A calling hour will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 10-11 A.M., with a prayer service to take place at 11 A.M., at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Stafford, c/o Rose Roszczewski, P.O. Box 25, Stafford Springs, CT 06076. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com

Ronald J. "Chin" DaDalt

May 24, 2019

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Ronald J. "Chin" DaDalt

May 24, 2019

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