Daniel J. DiRienzo

Daniel James DiRienzo, age 71, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on October, 20th, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Dan, as he was affectionately known, was born February 27th, 1954 in Norwood, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph M. & Olive B. (Jewkes) DiRienzo.

Raised in Walpole and graduated from Walpole High School in 1972. Upon graduation, he began his career in construction which later led to earth and utility work for the Central Artery/Tunnel Project in Boston. From there Dan went to work for Springfield Water & Sewer Commission where he retired as Director of Field Services. 

Dan is survived by his loving wife Pamela J. (Simonds) DiRienzo of 41 years, his three children, daughters; Angela M. DiRienzo and Michelle L. (DiRienzo) Tetreault and husband Christopher, and son; Daniel J. DiRienzo, Jr., as well as his grandchildren Amelia Fay & Joseph Daniel. He is also survived by his siblings, Olive M. Chase, Ruth A. Donnelly, Thomas E. DiRienzo, Robert D. DiRienzo, Mary T. DiRienzo, William J. DiRienzo, along with their spouses and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dan is predeceased by his brother Joseph M. DiRienzo, Jr..

Please join us in Celebrating the Life of Daniel J. DiRienzo on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Venus de Milo, 75 GAR Hwy, Swansea, MA 02777

A late lunch will be served. Please bring your favorite stories, memories and photos to share with the family.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Daniel's honor for the future education of his grandchildren. Donations may be mailed in care of Pamela J. DiRienzo, 145 Peck Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769

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