Dominic Totaro

Dominic Edward Totaro, age 82, passed away at his home in Silver Spring, MD on July 14th, 2025.

Born April 5, 1943, in Washington, DC, Son of Edward and Grace Totaro. Dominic lived in Washington, DC. Attended Nativity Catholic Academy until the age of 14, then moved to Aspen Hill, MD where he attended Wheaton High School, graduating in 1961. Dominic began working in the trade field of plumbing, as a helper/apprentice to then become a Master Plumber and Steamfitter (Local 602). Dominic was known to all for his knowledge, expertise, and ability in the trade fields. He was always up for the challenge to fix/figure out any tasks at hand.

Dominic married Judith Bowles in 1965, together they had 4 children, setting up home in Silver Spring, MD. Dominic is survived by sons Charles Totaro (Julie), Dominic Totaro Jr (Tracy), and Edward Totaro (Sherri).  Grandchildren, Kenny, Vinny (Courtney), Chucky (Amberly), Gianna Parenti (Anthony), Daniella, Dominic III, Alyssa, Carly, and Sophia. Great Grandchildren, Ellie, Vinny, Ava, Emma, Mason & Sonny. Dominic was preceded in death by brother Charles Totaro, Sisters, Josephine Grimaldi, Vivian Sierer and Stepson Scott Newton.

Dominic’s true love was his FAMILY. He was a man that loved his children and grandchildren wholeheartedly and unconditionally. He was filled with generosity, Kindness & Silliness.

We will cherish our memories, how he impacted our lives, the stories of his silly, stubborn moments that will keep us laughing for decades.

We are overwhelmingly heartbroken of his death, finding comfort that he is with the Lord and his brother Charlie he so deeply missed.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 20th from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A.,12540 Clarksville Pike (rt.108) Clarksville, MD 21029

Funeral Mass will be held Monday July 21st, 11:00am at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 12319 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904

Interment – 2:00pm Gate of Heaven, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906

In lieu of Flowers donate to www.Parkinson.org or Alzheimer’s Association or Olney Lions Club, P.O. Box 1104, Olney MD, 20832-1104

Alzheimer's Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago IL 60601
Web: https://www.alz.org/

Parkinson's Foundation
5757 Waterford District Drive, Miami FL 33126
Tel: 1-800-473-4636
Email: Helpline@Parkinson.org
Web: https://www.parkinson.org/

Olney Lions Club
P.O. Box 1104, Olney MD 20830-1104
Email: olneylionsmdmail@gmail.com
Web: https://www.olneylionsmd.org/