Tino is survived by his wife, Angela; daughter, Florence Richards; son-in-law, John Richards; granddaughter, Francesca; grandson, Stephen Richards. Tino was predeceased by his daughter, Rosemarie (Casey) D'Ambrosio; father, Dante D'Ambrosio; mother, Rose D'Ambrosio DiSchiavi; step-father, Rudy DiSchiavi and brother Dante D'Ambrosio. He is also survived by his brother; Stephen DiSchiavi; step children; Diane (Scott) Stanislaw, Frank (Tina) Lananna, and the late Michael Lananna; step granddaughters, Janine, Alexandra, and Elizabeth Stanislaw.
Tino was born is Bay Ridge Brooklyn, New York. He grew up playing stickball and sneaking into Ebbet’s Field to watch the Brooklyn Dodgers. He spent many summers at his grandparents house in Wilmerding, PA. At age 14 his Uncle Beano taught him to drive. He always spoke of fond memories in Wilmerding.
After completing high school (New Utrecht), Tino entered his apprenticeship specializing in decorative finishing techniques and professional painting. He than began working with the prestigious Anton Sadler Company in New York City. His career included working in such extraordinary places as our nation’s White House, The World Trade Center, and Trump Towers, just to name a few. He enjoyed a 40 year career in that industry.
Tino and his first wife Suzanne had two beautiful daughters, Florence and Rosemarie (Casey). The girls grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Tino met his second wife Angela in New York. They were married, then moved to Florida in 2000.
Tino loved the Florida sun. He spent a lot of time outdoors enjoying the beach, pool, biking, gardening, and tending to the home he loved so much.
Tino was passionate about politics and history, and he loved to read. He enjoyed dancing and was quite the jokester!
Tino was grandpa to Frankie Rose and Stephen. He was also Da Da Tino to Janine, Ali, and Elizabeth. He was so proud of them all.
Ironically, Tino recently took his grandson Stephen to a baseball game in Miami, and they didn’t sneak in!
T, you did it your way!!
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