Peter R. Daino's Obituary
Peter R. “Pete” Daino (91), a lifetime resident of Syracuse, NY, peacefully passed away on April 25, 2024, surrounded by his family after courageously battling dementia.
Peter was a graduate of North High School and served his country in the United States Airforce as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the General Electric Co. as an Engineering Manager in 1987 after 37 years of service. He then became a founder and officer of CID Technologies Inc., retiring again in 1990. Pete was member in good standing with the Syracuse GE Elfun Society as well as a lifelong member of St. Daniel’s Church.
He was a lifelong aviation enthusiast, held an Instrument Rated Private Pilot’s License, was an avid builder, and pilot of radio-controlled scale model aircraft. He also enjoyed mentoring many area flyers. He was always ready to help his family and friends that his family affectionately created the moniker, C.O.D. — Call On Dad.
Pete was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Diane A. (Drumm) in 1999. He leaves his wife of 20 years, Rose (Zappola) Dreis, daughters, Debbie J. Stack, Sherry A. (Gregory) Bogardo, Linda S. (Mark) Condolora, son Robert J. (Pamela), twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also surviving are his sister Susan M. (Richard) Fazio, sister-in-law Patricia Lombardo, and several nieces and nephews.
The family thanks the staff at the Nottingham Memory Care and Long Term Care facilities for loving Pete as if he were part of their own families.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, followed by a funeral Mass in celebration of Pete’s life at 10:00 A.M. in St. Daniel Church, 3004 Court St., Syracuse. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home, 3401 Vickery Rd. (Corner of Buckley Rd.) N. Syracuse, NY 13212.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or your local Radio Control Flying Club.
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