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Joseph F. Dingman, Jr., 72
July 16, 2018
Joseph F. Dingman, Jr. died on July 16, 2018 at his home in Lancaster. He was 72 years old and had been ill with complications of cardiac amyloidosis for a number of months. Joe is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn Ives Dingman, a son Chris Dingman (Zaneta) of Brooklyn, NY and daughter, Betsy Braverman (Jason) of Rockville, MD. Other survivors include his mother, Caroline Eldridge (Herb) in Sarasota, FL, sister Kathy Walters (Rick) of E. Sandwich, MA and brothers Ken Dingman (Catherine) of Monroe, OR, Brian Dingman of Westborough, MA and Gary Dingman (Sharron Senter) of North Reading, MA, as well as beloved nieces and nephews.
Born in Buffalo, NY, Joe spent much of his childhood in New Orleans, LA and graduated from high school in Wellesley, MA. He earned his BS, MS and Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Massachusetts and went on to work as a researcher for Noxell, Kodak, and Memorex, later developing his own consulting business.
Joe and his wife lived for many years in San Jose, CA, where he was active as a manager and coach for youth soccer and baseball teams. After moving to Lancaster in 2014 he served as a driver for Meals on Wheels in Lititz and volunteered in the community meals program at First Reformed UCC. He continued to enjoy his passions for golf, cooking, and the Metropolitan Opera, and in the last weeks of his life he worked on a project to bring the healing sound of vibraphone music to other Hospice patients.
A private memorial service will be held in Massachusetts at the convenience of the family. Memorial gifts may be made to the Dept. of Chemistry, Univ. of Massachusetts, 181 Presidents Dr., Amherst, MA 01003.
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July 29, 2018
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We miss you both here at Almaden Hills United Methodist Church in San Jose, CA. Please come back to see us.
Jodi Picard
July 25, 2018
Dear Carolyn, Chris, and Betsy,
I send my sincere and heartfelt condolences on the recent passing of Joe. I am so sorry that he sufferred during his last months and that you had witnessed his suffering. What an accomplished person he was and so many distinguished titles ! May you all be consoled by the wonderful and precious memories he brought to your family and that will sustain you . Take good care of each other and remember your Roots and Wings.
Love and hugs,
Gail Yoshioka
July 23, 2018
We were so saddened by Joe’s passing. Walt will miss him tremendously when he can hopefully golf again.
So glad we got to know you two. Keep in touch.
Walt and Pat Young
July 23, 2018
Carolyn, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. One of my fondest memeries of Joe was the watermelon spitting contests! Regards, Joe
July 22, 2018
Dear Carolyn, Betsy and Family,
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your beloved husband and father. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. When I read about Mr. Dingman’s passing in the Mercury News, it brought back fond memories of both of you at Graystone. (I didn’t realize that you had moved back to the East Coast.) I will always remember what an awesome family the Dingmans were at Graystone and your big smiles and “Roots and Wings.” It was a pleasure to get to know you. It brings smiles amongst the tears in memories.
Again, my sympathies to you. Sincerely, Pamela Shannon
July 22, 2018
Carolyn, I am so sorry to learn of your loss.
Brian Long