Known to family and friends as Dino, he was born in The Bronx, New York, into a family and household of immigrants from Calabria, Italy. Dino grew up in New York City and helped run the family grocery store through college. He studied and received undergraduate degrees in biology and theology from Fordham University, and obtained his medical degree from St. George's University in Grenada, WI.
He completed his medical fellowship in psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Followed by a medical fellowship in neurology at the University of Pittsburgh medical school. Then opened his practice in Boca Raton in the 1980s. Dr. Rotondo was a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
Dino was a man of integrity, a consummate professional in his field and a true renaissance man. He impressed all who knew him with his humor, intellect, wisdom, generosity, compassion, and the belief that anyone's best footprint on earth should be doing one's best to better the world. He was all about family and being together as often as possible. He loved music and art: his house was an art museum and he eagerly planned and executed road trips to music concerts. He would typically set up listening sessions in his music room for his friends and family to hear something unique and meaningful. Like his love of music, he loved the ocean, a day in the waves was good for the soul!
Dr. Rotondo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, friend and mentor -- and cherished every moment of life and all living things. His spirit and values will always shine brightly.
He was predeceased by his wife and soul mate of 22 years, Hazel Ann. He is survived by his spouse and love of 12 years, Annie Laughlin, MD. Also, his five children: Shawn, Holly, Antonio, Angelica and Dean; seven grandchildren; his brother and best friend Al Rotondo, and sister-in-law Clare.
Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home in Boca Raton is in charge of arrangements. A tribute to his life will be held on Thursday May 6 at 4:00pm, and a funeral service on Friday, May 7, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach. Afterward, Boca Raton Cemetery on SW Fourth Ave. for his final resting. Dr. Rotondo wished that family and friends would gather at the boardwalk on Ocean Drive in Deerfield Beach, south of the pier, to pay homage to the ocean.
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