MILFORD, MA — The town is mourning the loss of a beloved community member who served Milford for decades.
Dino DeBartolomeis, a longtime member of the Board of Selectmen and lifelong resident, died Sunday, Apr. 12, at Milford Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health, according to his obituary. He was 74.
DeBartolomeis, who spent decades in public service, was a familiar figure in town government. He was born in Framingham, attended Milford Public Schools, graduated from Milford High School, and later earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.
He went on to receive three advanced degrees from Anna Maria College in Paxton: a master’s degree in business administration, a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a master’s degree in public administration.
"Dino was very proud of his Milford roots and loved serving the Town of Milford in many ways," his obituary reads.
His service to Milford spanned nearly four decades. He served on the Milford School Committee from 1977 to 1983 before joining the Board of Selectmen, where he served for 36 years from 1982 to 2015.
Patch interviewed DeBartolomeis ahead of his 11th term on the three-member Board of Selectmen.
"It's been a tremendous honor and privilege to have served the people over many years. I love the job. I love helping people. I love creating a situation in Milford where we have a good community, a special community, to raise your family," DeBartolomeis told Patch in the 2012 interview.
In addition to his elected roles, DeBartolomeis contributed to numerous local boards and committees, including the Louisa Lake Project, the Milford Pond Project, the Stacy School Renovation Committee, the Woodland Elementary School Renovation Committee, the Town Hall Re-Dedication Committee and the Fruit Street Playground Renovation Committee.
He was also very proud of his Italian heritage, was an avid fisherman, a New York Yankee, Boston Celtics and New England Patriots fan, according to his obituary.
A funeral for DeBartolomeis will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 7 East Main St. A burial will follow.
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