OBITUARY
Anthony Patrick Dibello
September 7, 1947 – February 14, 2021
Anthony Patrick (Pat) Dibello, 73, of Houston, TX, passed away in the arms of his loving children on February 14, 2021. Pat was the oldest of four children born to Anthony and Edith Dibello on September 7, 1947, in Houston, TX.
While in high school, his favorite pastimes included driving his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and going to Garner State Park during the summertime. Pat graduated from Austin High School in 1967 and was then drafted by the United States Army where he served two years in Vietnam as an office clerk. After returning home, Pat joined the Houston Fire Department and spent 30 years as a firefighter, the majority of which he worked as a chauffeur for the pumper and ladder truck. While in the fire department, he obtained his associates degree at Houston Community College. In addition, Pat managed a lawn mowing business for many years and maintained the lawns of several elderly clients. He also maintained the lawn and grounds at Mt. Carmel High School for several years, where his children attended school. Pat enjoyed history, especially the history of various wars, and would spend hours watching the history channel. He was fascinated with old war planes and battle ships and loved classic cars and motorcycles. His hobbies included riding his motorcycle, attending the air show and the Houston Autorama, and going to history and flight museums. Pat was known for his love of old rock 'n roll, especially Elvis. His children remember him best as a confidant and friend who was always a phone call away if they needed his advice or assistance. He was a loving father and will be forever missed by all who knew him.
Pat is survived by his three children, Robert Dibello, Lacey Dibello and Lindsey Dibello, his father, Anthony Dibello, brother, Sam Dibello and his wife, Ann; sister, Jenise Cemino and her husband, Phillip; brother, Rick Dibello and his wife, Karen. He is also survived by his nieces, Shelley Cramer, Toni Cochran, Michelle Messer, Stephanie Cemino, Alisha Rosenthal, Kinzy Kewley, Andrea Havard, Kendra Burnett, nephew, Collin Judice, as well as his four grandchildren, Brayden Dibello, Chase Register, Gracie Register, and Cason Dibello. Pat was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Smalley Dibello.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
A viewing and mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church 6723 Whitefriars Drive Houston, Texas
Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery 6900 Lawndale Ave Houston, Texas
PALLBEARERS Robert Dibello Collin Judice Shawn Bijoni Jerry Castro Patrick Strimple JD Townsend Stephen Townsend
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Dibello family.
Services
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Visitation/Viewing
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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Graveside Service
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Memories
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ADD A MEMORYAmi Arteche
March 3, 2021
My condolences go out to the whole family.
Ed Gasparini
March 2, 2021
We offer our prayers for God's Peace to help comfort the Dibello family as you mourn your loss. Pat was a good man who left this earth too soon but has now been blessed with eternal life. May God bless you all.
Ed Gasparini and family
Stephen and Adriana DiBello Jr
March 1, 2021
Our deepest condolences to my entire Dibello family. As a young boy I recall Pat coming to our home as a Houston Fire Fighter to put out a fire that my brother Greg and Sister Darla started by accident. I was scared yet proud that he was family.
stella guagenti
March 1, 2021
From our Family with love, let the memories of your father provide you with comfort needed at this difficult time.
Accept our Deepest Sympathies,
Don, Stella & Families
TAMMI PORTER
March 1, 2021
Robert Lindsay and Lacey I remember your daddy is being so so funny he really loved his children. I'd really wasn't around when he had grandchildren. I know he was a good man and he loved his children and he will be missed tremendously. I don't know if I'm going to make the funeral as I live in Conroe which is a ways away. I am going to try weather permitting. May God bless each and every one of you and your children. My deepest condolences. Tamm Porter
Meta Kirby
February 28, 2021
My son Lowell and I would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Pat Dibello.
I first met Pat and Linda Dibello when our kids were in Kindergarten at St. Christopher’s Catholic School in Houston. Lowell and their son Robert were in school together till they graduated from Mt. Carmel. High School. They were a wonderful family, and we are blessed to have known them all these years.
Pat Dibello was always an enjoyable person to be around, and our families had a lot of fun times together.
We were very upset upon learning of Pat’s passing and pray that God will give his family the peace and comfort that only He can give in the difficult days ahead. Pat loved his family, and we know how much they loved him in return.
You all have so many precious memories of him, and we pray that in your grief you will hold on to those memories. Remember that our time on this earth is short, so every day tell those you care about how much you love them.
Blessings,
Meta and Lowell Kirby
Mary Bauer
February 28, 2021
Dearest Robert, Lacey and Lindsay I was so saddened to hear of your Dad‘s passing! I am so very sorry for your loss! Not an easy time for a parent to lose a child no matter the age, a sibling to lose a brother and especially children, grown children to lose their father! We are never ready to say goodbye! He will always be in your heart, in your memories and especially all the loving ways he touched your life each and every day! The beautiful pictures you shared of your Dad say so much! The love for his family and his country! His greatest legacy will be you kids! You honored him by always being there for him and loving him unconditionally! He had such great faith and I know that is what also helped carry him through! I know how proud he was of all of you and the joy of being a grandfather!
I will remember your Dad and the many happy times our families and extended families shared together living next door on Wynona! He was always so giving of his time and talents and would do anything for anyone and did many times for us! He was a gift to all of us and will be missed by all who knew and loved him! I will always see his beautiful smile!
For you his loving children, may God grant you comfort and peace he alone can give! Please know how much I care and share in your loss and wish you love and always my prayers!
My sincerest sympathies to all the Dibello family!
Diane Grizzoffi
February 27, 2021
I knew Pat from high school. My thoughts and prayers go to his family at this time of sorrow. Rest In Peace, Pat.
Barbara Miller
February 26, 2021
I only got to meet your Dad one time but got such a kick out of visiting with him then! He was so personable and had some stories to tell. And the situation he was in at the time was probably challenging (after the motorcycle accident) but he just seemed to be genuinely A-Ok with whatever life threw his way. After reading his obituary and learning more from y'all, I can see it was his great faith that carried him through.
We are so sorry that he is gone but grateful to know that we will get to know each other on the other side one day. He surely raised some great kiddos (well I only know 2 of the 3 of y'all but knowing your Dad, I'm betting all 3 are great :) .
We are keeping you all in our prayers for God's peace and comfort to be all around you, and we send you all of our love, Barb & Tim and family
Joy Dibello
February 26, 2021
My heart goes out to the family at this sad time.
Tim Wood
February 25, 2021
Pat and I were stationed together in Chu Lai, Vietnam. We spent much time talking about everything we missed from home, Houston. Pat had tapes of KILT radio broadcast, brought back many memories. Only saw Pat once after we got home in the summer of 1970. He gave me a ride from Houston to Lake Jackson after I had loaned my care to my future wife. Always my friend in Vietnam and fond memories always. Sorry for the loss, guess all of us who served together are closer to being with the Lord. Glad I got to know your husband, Dad, cousin, and my friend from years ago.
Mary Helen Sosa
February 24, 2021
Lacey, your unconditional love for your Dad and all the great memories will carry you through this tough time. I never met him but I know he was very special and a great mentor to our BJ, to Shaun and lots of other Mt. Carmel kids! Elizabeth also has special memories of Mr. Dibello! My special prayers for you, Lindsey and your brother!
Sarah Henderson
February 24, 2021
I was Pat and Robert's next door neighbor and Pat's caregiver. I had the pleasure of getting to hear Pat's stories and watch Jeopardy with him every afternoon. He was an interesting man with a lot to say and I was glad to get to know him, glad to be able to help Rob and Lacey when they needed someone. He will be missed.
Lynda Turnbull Cox
February 24, 2021
I’ll remember Pat best for his big smile and how he could always make you laugh. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him or his family. But, I remember them fondly.
Rest In Peace Pat.
Tiffany Skolaut - Bornemann
February 24, 2021
Your beautiful family is so blessed with treasured special memories for so many years with your sweet Father!! What a fabulous testement to see the pictures of all the blessing his kids had/gave him.
So sorry for your loss on this Earth!! Sending you my love and prayers in this difficult time !!
Patrick Strimple
February 24, 2021
Ol’ Pat will be missed. Many of great nights spent on the Dibello couch hanging with the family. May God’s warmth wrap around Mr D and welcome him home.
Jacqueline Tamburello- Raia
February 23, 2021
My deepest condolences to my cousins, the Dibello family. Love and prayers to all of you❤️