Daniel B. Dineen Of Westhampton Beach Dies October 2 - 27 East
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Daniel B. Dineen Of Westhampton Beach Dies October 2

author27east on Oct 12, 2020

Daniel B. Dineen, Esq., of Westhampton Beach and formerly New York City, died on October 2. He was 78.

Mr. Dineen was born on March 10, 1942 in Rockville Centre to the late Daniel and Lillian (Blake) Dineen.

A native of Garden City, he graduated from Boston College in 1963. He then joined the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam and achieving the rank of captain. Following his military service, he earned his J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1971, where he met his wife. He spent his legal career specializing in securities and compliance with several firms, including Paine Webber Inc., First Manhattan Co., and Integrated Resources Inc.

He was an avid golfer and a longtime member at the Westhampton Country Club, as well as an active member of La Ronde Beach Club, where he served as a past president.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Peggy Anne (Heinkele) Dineen; daughter Danielle Earls and son-in-law Andrew Earls; and his grandchildren James and Alexandra Earls. He was predeceased by his sister Margaret Muccia.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Westhampton Beach.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Health Advocates for Older People, 155 East 44th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

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