Nino DiPalma's Obituary
Nino DiPalma, age 81, beloved husband of 51 years to Mary Ann (nee Hudak), loving father of Joy DiPalma, Kristy DiPalma (husband Michael Cain), and Nina DiPalma and loving son to Joseph and Angelina DiPalma (both deceased), loving brother of Rita Klemin (husband Lawrence) and Donald DiPalma (wife Carmen) (both deceased), dear uncle of many, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Nino was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.
He enjoyed working outside, sitting in his favorite chair on the side of the house while the wind blew and the warm sun shone down on his face, watching old western movies, and in his younger days, playing baseball for his work team, riding horses and taking his Harley out on the open road. His favorite foods could be found at the Feast in Little Italy.
As a child, Nino always would find himself in mischief, but as he aged, he became a very compassionate person who was always there for his friends and family, as well as strangers in need.
When asked by his daughter what his favorite thing he did in his life was, without a second of hesitation, he said, “Marrying your mother.”
Please join his family on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm to celebrate Nino’s life at Vodrazka Golubski Deliberato Funeral Care at 6505 Brecksville Rd. Independence, OH 44131. Viewing will run from 12:00 – 2:00 pm with a short service to follow at the same location at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Animal Saints Rescue Society at https://animalsaints.org/donate/ or to the Parma Animal Shelter at 6260 State Rd. Parma, OH 44134, in Nino’s name to continue his legacy of love of animals.
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