BIANCHINI, Dino 

Born in Sacramento on June 10, 1935 to Mario and Dina Bianchini. Welcomed home 
on May 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Jan Bianchini for 57 years. Loving father of 
Rodney (Kathy), Jeff (Trisha) and Mario (Karen). Loving Nonno to Dino III, Kristopher, 
Nicole, Brandon, Jeffery Jr., Brittany, Brent, Anthony, Kaitlynn and Mario Jr. Loving 
brother to Rose (Bill) and brother-in-law to Emily and Barbara. He also leaves behind 
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Dino Bianchini Jr.; 
brothers, Vic and Frank Bianchini; and sister, Ann Cima. At the age of 9 he began 
working in the grocery industry at Loverde's market. He later moved to Bel Air Market 
from which he retired after working 36 years for the company. He was an amazing man. 
He enjoyed telling us stories about growing up on the farm and teaching us the value of 
family and hard work. He enjoyed playing cards with his nephews, Thursday night 
poker group and family. We will deeply miss the laughter and joy he brought to us all. 
Friends are welcome for visitation Tuesday, May 26 from 2:00 to 5:00pm at 
NICOLETTI, CULJIS & HERBERGER Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd. (916) 
451-7284. A Vigil Service will be held Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00pm at ST. ANTHONY 
CHURCH, 660 Florin Rd., Sacramento, CA 95831, and a Mass of Christian Burial will 
be on Wednesday 11:00am at ST. ANTHONY CHURCH. Interment St. Mary's 
Cemetery.

Published in the The Sacramento Bee on 5/23/2009