Domenic P. Biancamano

Domenic P. Biancamano, 77, of 132 W. 23rd St., Dover, died Sunday, July 25 in Park Village Health Care Center.

He was born may 13, 1922 at Red Bank, New Jersey, the eldest son of the late Anthony and Carmella Abbatemarco Biancamano.

After graduating from St. James High School at Red Bank, Dom enlisted in the Army during World War II.  He fought with the 106th Infantry Divison in the European Theatre, and received a Purple Heart for injuries received in the Battle of the Bulge.

His lifelong interest in mechanical objects led Dom to attend the Western Pennsylvania Horological Institute at Pittsburgh, PA where he earned the title of professional watchmaker and jeweler.  In 1951, Dom began a 47-year career as a downtown Dover businessman.  He operated Dover Jewelry, and later reopened as Dover Jewelers from which he retired in 1998.  He was an official watch inspector for the B&O Railroad.

As a fixture on Third Street for many years, Dom earned lifelong customers through his friendly, honest, and reliable service.  His was one of the last hometown shops in Dover where one could feel comfortable walking in with muddy boots or hair curlers.  He enjoyed talking and joking with his friends, and meeting them for lunch or coffee at various restaurants that came and went with the years.

Dom was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Dover and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was also a member of the 106th Infantry Division Association, the VFW, the American Legion and the DAV.

In addition to his wife, Dom is survived by four sons, John and Ann Biancamano of Pickerington, Donald and Peggy Biancamano of Dover, James Biancamano of Columbus, and Robert and Jillian Biancamano of Chicago, IL.  He has six wonderful grandchildren and is expecting his seventh at the end of this year.  He is also survived by two brothers, Anthony Biancamano, Jr., and Vincent & Elaine Biancamano of Red Bank, NJ, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Kluesner and Mrs. Edward (Joy) Malone, both of Lakewood, NJ.  His brother John was killed in World War II and his dear sister Rose Biancamano Lisi preceded him in death.

Dom's great joys in life were his family, his grandchildren, his many loyal friends, and his gardening.  We mourn not his passing, but rejoice that he has been with us.  He will live forever through those whose life he has touched.

A funeral mass will be held Wednedsay, July 28, at 1:00pm in St. Joseph Catholic Church at Dover with Fr. William Arnold officiating.  Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery at Dover.  Friends may call at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home, Dover on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm with Rosary services at 8:30pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County or to Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School.