Dennis DiMuria Obituary

DiMuria, Dennis
DELMAR - Dennis DiMuria, 75, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at his home, following an 18-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Albany, N.Y., on May 14, 1950, to Patrick and Mary (Giordano) DiMuria.
He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, and earned a BA from Siena College, and a Master of Social Work from SUNY Albany. He began his career at Albany County Dept. of Social Services, was a grant writer for the City of Albany, and began a long career at the N.Y.S. Dept. of Health, where he became the Director of Medicaid. Throughout his work, advocating for those in need was at the forefront, and he was loved by all who worked with him.
Dennis' priority was always his family, and he coached his children's baseball, basketball and softball teams, taught religion classes at St. Thomas, and never missed his children's concerts, school activities, or sporting events. As his grandchildren grew, and the Parkinson's progressed, he continued to find ways to follow their teams and activities. He was an avid runner and sports enthusiast. He was a fan of the N.Y. Mets and the N.Y. Jets, but Siena Basketball came first. He never missed a basketball game, and enjoyed solving the team's struggles with his college buddies. He had a great love for roller coasters and other theme park rides, often dragging his children along, travelling and cruises.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Patricia DiMuria; and cousin, Joanne Fusco. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan Hart DiMuria; son, Christopher (Deanna) DiMuria; and children, Nicolas, AJ and Amalia of Rye, N.Y.; son, Adam (Trista) DiMuria, son, Frank, of Whittier Calif.; and daughter, Ashlee (Patrick) Bickert; and son, Hudson and daughter, Ellie, of Payson Ariz.; daughter, Emily DiMuria, of Guilderland N.Y.; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Constance and Donald Schmitt; and niece, Laura (Evan) Davies and children Parker, Taya, and hunter; and Nephew, Michael Schmitt. He is also survived by his cousins, Vincent, Frank and Marie Scovello, and their families; and Maria (Gary) Glatter, Charles (Sarah) Giordano, Jean (Mark) Tanenbaum, Dominick Fusco, and Paul (Lauren) Giordano, and their families.
His family would like to thank his many friends who supported him with their visits, love and support, and Community Hospice as he battled Parkinson's. A special thank you is extended to Nicole and Emily, for their love and exceptional care as his disease progressed.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, February 19, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Friday, February 20, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Pl., Delmar.
Contributions in Dennis' memory may be made to Community Hospice (445 New Karner Rd., Albany, N.Y. 12205), the The Parkinson's Foundation (1350 Broadway, Suite 1530, New York, N.Y. 10018), or the charity of one's choice.