Mark Boughton

The Danbury Police Department and the Danbury Public Schools were shocked and saddened by the recent passing of Police Officer Robert Dinardo.

Over the next several days Officer Dinardo’s family, the police department, the public schools, as well as the community at large will mourn the passing of one of our favorite sons.

I knew Officer Robert Dinardo, we had been friendly for years. I admired Bob’s athletic prowess, his dedication to sports, and his passion for athletics.

But most of all I admired his commitment to the children of our city through the DARE program, through coaching, and through his work as a community resource officer at Broadview Middle School.

The City of Danbury has hundreds of workers that serve the residents of Danbury in a variety of capacities. Bob Dinardo was one of our best employees. Upbeat, positive, always a friendly smile, or a pat on the back.  He loved to work and it showed. Bob never, ever, missed work.

Over the next several days people who were close to Bob will share their thoughts and remembrances of his life. They will tell us of a life well lived,  a life that made a profound difference in the lives of thousands of children. A proud family man with a beautiful family, a dedicated hard working professional.

In short, they will tell us of the indelible mark that Officer Dinardo has made on all who knew him.

The thoughts and prayers of the entire city are with his family.

May God hold Robert Dinardo in his warm and loving arms.