Vincent Wayne DiNardo was born December 11, 1942 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Vincent Joseph DiNardo and Linney Pauline DiNardo. He graduated from Limestone High School in 1961. Four years later Wayne married Jeanine Ann Marie Beaulieu on April 24, 1965 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They had two children, Scott and Lisa.
Wayne worked as a sales manager for Truax Oil. In 1995 Degenerative Osteoarthritis forced him into retirement. In 2010 he was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and underwent treatment. Six months ago it was discovered that the cancer had returned and metastasized throughout his body. Wayne died on February 7, 2017 in his home in Keizer, Oregon with his wife, son and daughter at his bedside. He lived on this earth for 74 years, 1 month, and 27 days.
He was a member of the Keizer Elks Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, drawing, spending time with his family. He was a funny, sensitive, strong man. He impacted the lives of many people with his words, generosity, and love. His passion was his family and helping others. He is missed by all who knew him.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Janice. He is survived by his wife, Jeanine; his son, Scott; his daughter, Lisa and four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Keizer Elks Lodge.