GRAND GORGE - Dominick "Sonny" J. Pampinella, loving husband of Maria (Bascunan) Pampinella and longtime resident of Brooklyn, passed away at 93, on Feb. 22, 2022, at his home in Grand Gorge.

He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Frances (Riccio) Pampinella; eight brothers; one sister; and first wife, Rosemary, who he met as a little girl and they shared 53 years of marriage.

His lifelong career was working for the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Union, Local 28, specializing in air conditioning systems. He retired in 1989.

During his working years, Dominick, who loved the outdoors, built a home in Lexington, then after 20 plus years he found the wilderness he was yearning for in Grand Gorge and settled there.

His passion was manicuring the beautiful landscapes on what he called "His Farm." Dominick and Maria enjoyed spending time at their pond watching the animals surrounding them and loved to tend to his veggie garden where he grew not only delicious but enormous hard-neck garlic, which he shared with friends, family and others who showed interest.

He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the company of his dear friend, Robert "Bobby" Mazurek and several others.

His greatest joys were helping others, traveling and enjoying life. He will be remembered for his wit and sweet, cunning smile.

Dominick is survived by his loving wife, Maria; two children who he shared with his first wife, Rosemary, daughter, Barbara Lupo of New Jersey and son, James (Marie) Pampinella of Syracuse; grandchildren, Jon Paul (Melanie) Lupo and Michael (Veronica) Lupo; great-grandchildren, Josephine, Anthony and Gabriel Lupo who referred to him as "Papa Jeep." Close to his heart was his niece, Linda Lervolino and several other nephews and nieces.

Dominick will always have a special place in the hearts of his step family in Santiago, Chile, Felipe (Daniela) Setien/Lizundia and their children, Constanza, Gabriel and Rafaela.

At Dominick's request there will be no calling hours. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his honor to these charities that were near and dear to Dominick's heart... Easter Seals, Boys Town, Grand Gorge Fire Department, Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, American Lung Association, Memorial Sloan Kettering,

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Disabled American Veterans and National Federation of the Blind.

Share condolences with Dominick's family at www.macarthurfh.com.