TAUNTON – Dino K. Pettiford, husband of Lisa M. (Orlando) Pettiford, died at Brockton Hospital on Feb. 28, 2011.
He was 68.
Born and educated in Mebane, NC, he was the son of the late Maggie (Garner) Pettiford.
He was employed by Parker Hannifin Meadow Bellows Senior Flexonics Co. in Sharon as an aerospace engineer for forty-four years before retiring in 2005.
Dino enjoyed classic cars, especially hot rods and muscle cars.
He also enjoyed cooking and was an avid animal lover.
Besides his wife Lisa of Taunton, he leaves a brother, Gary C. Pettiford and his wife Christine of Brockton; his beloved pet dog, Brutus; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Billy Pettiford and Dorothy Armoogam.
Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, March 3rd at 7 p.m.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m., prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility, 821 W. Water St., Taunton, MA 02780. www.silvafuneralhome.com