Thomas Eugene Dimino "Big Tom"

April 13, 1949 - December 17, 2020

Thomas Eugene Dimino, affectionately known by many as "Big Tom", 71, of Elizabeth died peacefully on December 17, 2020. Tom was born and raised in Elizabeth on April 13, 1949 to the late Michael & Madeline (Desantis) Dimino and lived in Elizabeth his entire life. He is survived by his children - Madeline Dimino & her longtime companion Cleber Gomes of Hillside and Thomas R. Dimino & his wife Yessenia of Elizabeth. He has 2 adoring grandchildren Mariella & Thomas Jr. and 2 brothers James Dimino & his wife Kris and Charles Dimino & his late wife Teresa. He was the Chief of EMS in Elizabeth for 31 years before retiring. Tom served in the Navy during the Vietnam War from 1968-1972. He loved to fish, play guitar, hike & visit Atlantic City. He will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved him. For those desiring, please consider donations to either the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or the National Scoliosis Foundation at www.scoliosis.org. For further information and to share a fond memory, please scroll below - gornyandgornyfuneralhome.com ~Because of the NJ Regulation Executive Order ~ only 25 people will be able to enter the Funeral Home at a time. Thank you for your understanding