Long Time Speedbowl Competitor & Engine Builder Nick Dinsmoor Passes at 71
Nick Dinsmoor 11/29/1941 – 09/23/2013
Nicholas James Dinsmoor Nov. 29, 1941 – Sept. 23, 2013 – Uncasville Nicholas James Dinsmoor, 71, of Uncasville and formerly of Salem, passed away Monday (Sept. 23, 2013) at the Wm. W. Backus Hospital in Norwich.
Born Nov. 29, 1941, he was the son of the late Claire and Lily (Reynolds) Dinsmoor, Jr. Mr. Dinsmoor served proudly with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1960 to 1965, serving on one of the first nuclear submarines.
An avid automotive enthusiast, he worked as an engine machinist and very active with the stock car racing circuit in the area for many years. In his spare time, he also enjoyed fishing.
He leaves his wife, Patricia (Piscatelli) Dinsmoor of Uncasville; four sons, Nicholas, Jr. of Oakdale, Alan of Watertown, Michael “Shane” and Kevin, both of Colchester; a daughter, Vicki Apicelli of Oakdale; a stepson, Kristopher Benoit of Maine; nine grandchildren, Spencer, Austin, Dylan, Brandon, Kyle, Nicole, Angela, Christiana and Kristopher; his sister, Betty Allen of Colchester; his second “pit crew” family; and numerous extended family members and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his second wife, Beverly Dinsmoor.
The family will receive guests 4 to 7 PM Monday (Sept. 30th) at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. A Chapel Service with military honors will be observed at 6:30 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.
Sources: Norwich Bulletin