Franklin Dinie

Frank Dinie, 86, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.
He was born an only child on January 1, 1936 to Ralph and Mary (Pichichero) Dinie of Akron. He graduated from Central High School in 1954. He attended a few classes at the University of Akron but then entered into the Air Force and served as an airplane mechanic. He worked as a truck tire builder for General Tire. Then he worked for New York Life Insurance for over 20 years. He was married to his former wife in 1961, Joanne Azar and had only one son, Frank R. Dinie. He was an avid golfer and achieved two holes-in-one and a double eagle. Also, he bowled a 300 game. But his greatest achievement was when he discovered his gift in high school and was voted class clown by his classmates. He carried that title throughout his life and provided laughter to anyone he would meet. It was his way of serving, loving and appreciating you by sharing his smile. He saw laughter as a universal language and he spoke it often. His mission was to see you smile.
He is survived by his son, Frank R. Dinie and Amy Dinie of Moultrie, GA.; grandchildren, Michael Dinie of Columbus, GA., Rachael Dinie of Columbus, GA. and Rebecca and Sarah Dinie of Moultrie, GA.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, 12 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301 where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pastor Steve Stewart officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281. anthonyfh.com)