Carlino Dondero, 84, husband of Maria (Discenza) Dondero of Newington, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2018 in The Atrium of Rocky Hill. He was born in Italy on October 26, 1933, son of the late Antonio and Chiara Dondero. Prior to his retirement, Carlino was a Machinist for the Stanadyne Corporation.

He was a member of the Baranello Club of Newington, the North Italian Home Club and the Italian-American Political Society. Carlino loved playing Bocce, bowling, gardening, hunting, fishing and playing cards. Besides his wife, Carlino leaves his son Anthony Dondero of Rocky Hill and his brothers and sisters, Mario Dondero, Giorgio Dondero, Piera Maggioratto and Teresa Bisso all of Italy, in-laws, Giovanni and Philomena Discenza of Wethersfield; and Biaggio Discenza of Rocky Hill, and many nieces and nephews.