Joe was simply the best of the best?!!! They don't make em quite like you anymore Joe!!!!!    Your energy and smile were infectious!!!   You were the glue that held us all together!!!!    I was overwhelmingly  sad to hear of Joe's passing but only for those that Joe left behind!!!  God called you for a different mission and you faithfully listened when you heard  Him calling.  How beautiful it must be!!!    How lucky the angels are to have you in their choir!!!!   Fly high Joe and Thank you for ALL that you taught me !!  
My heartfelt prayers go out to all of the Dino family!!!   The world sure lost a superstar!!!!  God bless

When Joseph married our daughter, Meredith, she was welcomed into a family full of love and caring. Joe and Sue made sure of that. Joe helped them in different ways like fixing things or connecting them with other people that could. To my surprise, Meredith said she had known Joe and Sue for 16 years. So 16 years of being loved by Joe and Sue. Amazing. During her pregnancy Joe would frequently check on her , asking about her blood pressure and asking to see her feet! He jokingly checked her feet after Delilah was delivered. I suspect he was still checking to make sure all was well. We are comforted that Joe and Sue provided Joseph and his family with such caring. So Sue, whatever you need, trust we will be there for you even in the tiniest of ways. It is with regret Joe will not be there in person but in spirit always.

To Joe’s Family:

I worked with Joe at ESI from 1994-2009.  He was a great coworker and friend. He will be missed by numerous past employees.   I just found out today that he passed away and I will be unable to attend the services.  Your family is in my prayers.

Joe - you were one of a kind.  Rest in peace. 

Your friend Susan

I am so lucky to have had Joe in my life. He was the best friend to each person he met. 
I miss Joe so much. 
My heart goes out to his family and all who knew Joe.

Joe was a great neighbor and friend who always had a smile on his face.  Joe always asked how we were doing and if he could help us with any projects around the house or yard.   We shared many stories of our granddaughters who are only three months apart.  He loved walking his dog Izzy.   We will miss you, Joe.

Joe was a wonderful neighbor.  He always complimented the garden when he was out walking the dogs! Will miss his kindness and smile.  
Bob and Suzanne Heitzman

I worked with Joe as my manager at ESI.  He was 1 of the most pleasant, understanding & helpful person I got to know.   
His smile, friendliness will be missed. 
Prayers to family & close friends & those of us from ESI group that worked with this wonderful man 
 You enjoyed your bike, now you can ride anytime with out fear

My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences goes out to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Joe over 25 years at Express Scripts. 
A very Smart and intelligent person very helpful and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Joe Dino was dear and near to all who worked at Express Scripts. He remained the same since 1999 which was a great PIC, Mentor and Friend. He never forgot your name and somehow he made you feel as though he was just thinking about you when he ran into you over the years. He paved the way for me in the pharmacy world and I am forever grateful 🙏   Heaven gained another angel for sure! Thanks for being a wonderful role model for us all at Express Scripts. I will truly miss running into you at the conferences. Melanie Whitley (20 years)

I was so sad when I got this news. Joe was an awesome boss at Express Scripts . When I was pregnant with my son Zakkary he would check on me daily.  He would come out of his office and ask how's baby Zackie doing today.   He would go down to Schnucks to get me a snack in the afternoons.  
 I'm sorry for the loss of a great friend. ❤️.
Prayers and condolences to the Dino family.

Joe was one of the first executives I ever supported at Express Scripts. He was such an amazing boss. 
One memory I have of him is from when I first started supporting him and I got engaged.  I told him that we didn’t have a lot of money for a wedding and he suggested we have our wedding at White Castle. He said “sliders are included but sliders with breaks” (cheese) would be extra for the guests. We both laughed. That’s just the kind of guy Joe was - so funny and full of life. I’m so sorry to know he is no longer with us. 
My thoughts and prayers will be with his family ❤️

I worked with Joe for many years at Express Scripts and he was a fantastic friend, mentor, and all around amazing human being. He helped me through a tough time - and I’ve never forgotten his compassion. It’s rare to find someone who lives with such authenticity in everything they do - he was genuinely one of the good ones. You are missed by many Joe, and you touched so many lives while you were here.

Joe and I lived next to each other, and he was a great friend. He was an amazing person to be around, and we spent many hours talking about riding, life, and everything in between. He will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences go out to his family and all of his loved ones.

I worked with Joe at Express Scripts over 20 years ago but he was one of my favorite people to work with. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.

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Joseph L. "Joe" Dino

July 21, 1955 – June 25, 2026

Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home

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