Robert Michael Dininio

9/14/1950 - 8/30/2026

Age 75, Bob passed away peacefully at his family home on Sunday morning, August 30, 2026, after almost eight years of bravely fighting lung and bladder cancer. He was an avid gardener, running his own wholesale greenhouse business, and worked for many years as a professional cook in several local restaurants including John Stone's in Ashland and Dino's Ristorante Italiano in Worcester. In addition to his many deep and lifelong friendships, Bob leaves behind sisters Avis of Elmira, OR and her partner Lisa Haight, Beth of Natick and her partner Joe Hale, Lisa of Natick and her partner Debbie Ridings, Phyllis of Wayland and her husband Wynn Calder and their daughters Sophia, Alexa and Nadia. He also leaves behind his chosen family, Megan Porter of Millis and Todd Porter of Wrentham. Bob was predeceased by his father Albert Dininio, mother Avis (Bailey) Dininio and brothers Thomas Dininio and Steve Dininio.

There will be a celebration of life for Bob at Mt. Auburn cemetery in the Bigelow Chapel on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 2-4pm.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Bob Dininio to support cancer research and patient care at:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
P.O. Box 849168
Boston, MA 02284
or via dana-farber.org/gift.