Obituary: Dominick Briganti Sr., 90, Of Darien

Courtesy of Lawrence Funeral Home

Dominick Briganti, Sr., age 90, of Darien, beloved husband of Raquel Briganti, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, at his home. Dominick was born on October 28th, 1933 in Scilla, Italy. After coming to the United States in 1946, Dominick lived in Port Chester until he was 37. He was a self-made business man and after following various career paths, Dominick started his own landscaping business in an effort to support his family. 65 years later, Dom’s Landscaping, Inc. is a 3rd generation business. Dom thrived off the relationships and connections he made with each and every customer and it is ultimately what kept him working until he was 89 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife, Raquel; his son, Dominick Briganti, Jr. and his wife Penny, his daughter, Fortunata Felicia Veneruso, his additional family Jesse and Suzanne, Peter and Cheryl and Michelle Sandoval. He leaves behind his grandchildren; Nicole, Gabbie, Dominick III and Andre Briganti and Julieanna and Christopher Veneruso. He was pre-deceased by his son-in law Chris Veneruso.

Calling hours are at Lawrence Funeral Home on Friday, January 5th from 5pm - 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January, 6th at 10am at St. John’s Church, 1986 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820. A Private Family Entombment will follow the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you perform a random act of kindness in Dom’s memory.