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Walter Dardano Jr. Veteran
April 13, 2022

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Walter Dardano Jr, of Roslindale, passed away at home on April 13, 2022. “Walter, Dad, Papa” was an amazing man who loved his family and the sea. We are saddened by his loss as he lived life so well and set an example on how life should be lived. He was always so supportive, loving and involved in each of his five daughters lives, we will miss him dearly.

Walter was the son of Walter Dardano Sr and Santina (Bogialla) Dardano. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Albert and Robert, and by his first cousin, Jean (Berteletti) Sullivan. He attended high school in Canton, MA and received his engineering degree at Lowell Tech. He, his father and brothers, owned and operated the Walter Dardano and Sons patent leather business in Canton.

He is survived by his wife, Debora Bloom, and his five daughters, Laurel A. Smith of Bridgewater, MA; Patricia Dardano (Michael) of Mount Vernon, ME; Julie Cicalis (Perry) of East Falmouth, MA: Kristin Dardano (Lilibeth) of Northampton, MA; and Erika McNamara of Lexington, MA. He was the beloved Papa to his eight grandchildren, Erica, Matthew, Stephanie, Kristina, Matthew, Christopher, Lily Grace and Gracey and his two great grandchildren, Mason and Avery. He is also survived by his first cousin, Elaine Berteletti of Jamaica Plain, MA and his sister in law Mary (nee Murray) Dardano of Saco, Maine. His loss will be felt by the multiple Dardano family members throughout New England and Gattinara, Italy.

Walter’s loves included his wife and his family. He enjoyed great food and good conversation, as well the arts and travel. His favorite past time was being on the ocean. He spent any free time on his boat on the waters of Waquoit Bay and Nantucket Sound. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Greater Boston Food Bank in his memory. There will be a celebration of life at a later date and the burial will be private.

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