Obituary of Dominick Joseph Pellegrin

Dominick Joseph Pellegrin died on July 8, 2022 at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, Florida, after an extended illness. He was born October 24, 1936. He grew up and lived most of his life in Fairmont, West Virginia. He later moved to Tampa, and finally retired to Sun City Center, Florida.

He was predeceased by his parents Dominick and Janet Pellegrin. He was also predeceased by his brother Ralph Pellegrin and his sister Rosemary Coceano.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Margaret (Meffe) Pellegrin. He also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews and a large, admiring extended family.

Dominick had several successful careers in his lifetime. He was President of a commercial & residential heating and air conditioning business. He was an independent owner of a popular catalog sales agency. He was Executive Director of a County Opportunity Workshop which trained and supervised adult clients with physical limitations. In Florida he spent thirteen enjoyable years teaching Hillsborough County students.

Dominick’s life interests included tennis, photography, foreign travel, and ventures in real estate: he physically built one of his own homes, and he renovated multiple rental units that he leased out.

He had a dedication to his Catholic faith, a lively sense of humor, and an adventurous spirit. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral arrangements were handled by the Sun City Center Funeral Home. Interment of ashes was completed at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater, Florida. Memorial donations can be made to Dominick’s favorite charity:  Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.