1958 – 2014

PORTLAND — Dennis S. “Dino” Paladino, 55, of Waterford, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born in Lewiston on Aug. 25, 1958, the son of the late Donald and Constance Paladino. He spent his younger years in Poland and attended Saint Joseph and Gray-New Gloucester School.

Dennis was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He had a passion for carpentry, gardening and bicycling. Dennis enjoyed life and above all spending time playing with all his toy cars and tractor collections with his grandson, whom he cherished and loved.

Dennis was a successful man in all aspects of work and family. In his early years, Dennis volunteered as a member of the Poland Rescue and Fire Department. In 1985, Dennis began his 21-year career as a salesman in the automotive business and recently in the last few years, he worked as a business manager for Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Company. Dennis had a passion for sales all his life and enjoyed meeting many great people and making friends along the way.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Joline Paladino; his son, Jeremy Paladino; daughter-in-law, Erica Robinson; grandson, Aiden; his daughter, Theresa Bishop; son-in-law, Calvin Bishop; his brother, Gary Paladino and wife, Pauline; his brother, Andrew Paladino and wife, Christine; his brother, Ronald Paladino and wife, Gretchen; his sister, Donna Poirier and husband, Bertrand; his sister-in-law, Kathy Paladino; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents; and brothers, Michael, Donald Jr. and Johnny.

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