Alexander "Buddy" Thomas Dinuzzo

He was born to Carmel Patrick and Margret (Simpson) Dinuzzo on August 11, 1950 in Barberton, Ohio. He was a retired Navy Petty Officer First Class, after serving his country for 22 years. He was employed at URS at NAS Lemoore until illness forced him to take a leave of absence. While in the Navy, Alex was in the Libyan Conflict, Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He earned numerous medals and awards for his service and conduct.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Regina (Jeanne) Dinuzzo of Hanford, California, his children ~ Carrie Dinuzzo Poder, and husband Brian of Rittman, Ohio, Bryan Dinuzzo and wife Rachel of Wooster, Ohio, Tiffany Dinuzzo Hackworth and husband Bryan, of Hanford, California, Angela (Pearson) Wise-MacGregor of Turner, Maine, Laura ( Pearson) Newcomer, of Hanford, California, Gina (Pearson) Clark and husband David of Hanford, California; his grandchildren, Amanda Wise of Turner, Maine, Brittany Newcomer, of Hanford, California, Jacquelyn (Newcomer) Lindquist and husband Nick of London, England, Jessica, David and Ajay Clark of Hanford, California, Nicoleas Dinuzzo, BryeAra Steve, Mallerie Dinuzzo, Huntyer and Shaun Hackworth of Hanford, California, Brandon Dinuzzo, Brent and Robbie Poder of Rittman, Ohio, Aiden and Julian Dinuzzo of Wooster, Ohio; one great-grandson Brayden Newcomer of Hanford, California.

Alex loved to bowl, go for walks and Stephen King books. He was greatly respected and admired by his co-workers. He will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Carmel, his sister Anita, and son-in-law Tommy Newcomer.

Viewing will be held at People’s Funeral Chapel in Hanford on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Services will be held at Koinonia Christina Fellowship Church of Hanford on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 3:30 pm. A reception will follow at 1052 Cleveland Way, in Hanford.

Condolences may be offered at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com.

Arrangements entrusted to People’s Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 584-5591.