In loving memory of

Arthur Joseph Dimitri
May 6, 1954 - September 29, 2021

Arthur Joseph "Art" "A.J." Dimitri, 67, of Maple Glen, Pa., died suddenly on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at home.

Born in Lake Charles, La., he was the son of Chris Dimitri of Penndel, Pa. and the late Dolores nee Bichner Dimitri.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Ellen Marie Dimitri and loving son, Craig Dimitri of Maple Glen, Pa. He is the nephew of Al and Pat Bichner, brother of Karen and Bob Wiley, Larry and Angie Dimitri, and Maureen and Jim Skelly. He is survived by many other relatives.

He was a kind, funny, humble, generous, and great soul. He was as smart as could be. He had a mind that yearned to learn. The world has lost a beautiful soul.

He was a graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School and La Salle University. He loved his family and his beloved best friend, Tucker. He had a wide variety of interests - sports (especially soccer, football, and college basketball), travel, history, and comic books. He was a member of Ryan's first championship soccer team, and he was enthusiastic about technology. He loved live entertainment, enjoyed listening to music, especially the Beatles. His mantra was "the glass is always half full, never half empty." He was perpetually optimistic and was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. He was admired and loved by many.

Art worked in computer technology for decades. He worked for Computer Associates, formerly of New York, Zenith Data Systems in Rosemont, Pa., Platinum Technology in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., and most recently for CTI in Warminster, Pa.

Relatives and friends are invited on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 9:45 to 10:45 AM for visitation at St. Anthony of Padua Church 259 Forest Ave. Ambler, PA. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Msgr. Stephen P. McHenry as celebrant. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, Pa.

Tributes and photos may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com




Tributes

Dan Walsh wrote on Nov 2, 2021:

"My condolences. I worked w Art at Zds. "

Maria Sigmund wrote on Oct 6, 2021:

"Our deepest condolences to You Ellen, Craig, and the Dimitri family. So sad to hear and see of this Ellen. Just found out today. Just a text or call away. Nothing but great memories of Art! Sending love and many prayers! God Bless! Maria, Uncle Louie, and the Hennessy family. ??"

Don LeClair wrote on Oct 6, 2021:

"I had the pleasure of working with Art for several years at Computer Associates (CA). He was a smart and kind man. Please accept my condolences for your loss and hopes that you will have many happy memories. Don LeClair"

Howard & Kathleen Vogel wrote on Oct 5, 2021:

"I worked with Art many years ago at CA and he will surely be missed. My condolences to the Dimitri family for your loss."

Cheryl Sabin wrote on Oct 5, 2021:

"I had the great pleasure of working with Art when working at ZDS. One of the most talented, kind and hard working individuals I have ever worked with. It is a great loss and my heart and condolences go out to his family."

Howard N. Reid Jr. wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"Art and I worked together at Zenith Data Systems and have been friends for close to 40 years. Art was a couple years older than me and always much more mature and supported me with his great advice on life and business throughout our friendship. Art was calm and believed in me and invited me to present to his customers and go on sales calls with him when I was young and very inexperienced. Regardless of the situation he would always stay calm. Art had this little smirk that was both very calming and almost mischievous. When we worked together as well as over the years at our breakfasts and lunches every conversation included his pride and love for his wife Ellen and son Craig. Art was always centered upon what was important in his life. This is probably why he could stay so calm as he was married to the Love of his life, had a son that he adored and was also anchored by his strong faith. Art was a person who truly cared about people whether you worked with him, for him or was his customer he genuinely cared. Business and sales is hard and sometimes can be very ugly and impersonal and that was never Art. He really cared and listened and was a person who treated you with respect regardless of whether you were the janitor or the CEO. Thank you Ellen and Craig for sharing him with us. "

Michelle Tousignant Howard wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"I met Art on my first day at Zenith Data Systems. I was a support person to him and learned a lot from him until moving over to sales. He was always so positive and encouraging and was there to give me advice when needed. I am so sorry for your loss. ?"

Mell Estrada wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"I had the good fortune of working with Art on multiple CA Smart and strategic partner-related efforts and always found Art to be fair, level-headed, and an absolute professional in how he treated you and others. Sorry to hear of his passing, my sincere condolences to his family at this time of deep sadness."

Sam Greenblatt wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"He was a good friend and colleague who worked with me on many technologies and especially intellectual properties. He was a pioneer at Computer Associates in this area. We spent a lot of time talking about his family who is adored. The Philadelphia sports teams And he would indulge me by bringing tasty cake every week to New York which II quickly consumed and hid the rest inn my desk. Although I have not seen him in a while he will always be in my thoughts and I am sure he?s with God looking down on us and smiling"

Gale Persil wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"I worked with Art for a number of years and he was just as you describe - smart & kind. So sorry for your loss."

Sam Greenblatt wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"It was a good friend and colleague who worked with me on mini technologies and especially intellectual properties. He was a pioneer Computer Associates in this area. We spent a lot of time talking about his family who is adored. The Philadelphia sports teams Any indulge mean my bringing tasty cake every week to New York I quickly consumed and hid in my desk. Although I have not seen him in a while he will always be in my thoughts and I am sure he?s with God looking down on us and smiling"

Steve Lemme wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"A mentor, a colleague, your best friend. So many stories I alone could share could fill up this website since the Platinum Technology days. Obviously the Lord had an Innovation Project and wanted the best person for the job. You will be missed but you taught Art will live on. Condolences to the family"

Bob & Deb O'Neil wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"Art, my good buddy for over 55 years. Loved your sense of humor and all the funny stories we shared especially the moose story. You could always make me laugh. The Survivors night when we all dressed the part was so hysterical. I always admired your strong faith. Love you man! Will certainly miss you. Our hearts are with you Ellen and Craig. Bob & Deb O'Neil"

Jack Cullen wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"Dear Ellen and Craig, this world lost a really good soul last Wednesday. None better and damn few as good. I?m so deeply sorry for your loss. We were so fortunate at ZDS when he applied for a position with us in the early?80?s! Art was absolutely one of the best hires I ever made and a key member of our team. Over our years together he taught me many valuable lessons during the great times, bad times and in between times"

Peter Leporati Jr. wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"Art was the salt of the earth. I have know Art since 3rd grade...a lifetime friend who's life ended much too soon. Art always had a quick wit, was smart and he always had a unique perspective on life and its many events which made you laugh and think. He always greeted you with a warm and embracing, sincere greeting. He was always quick to recall our many childhood, teenage and adult events that the "trio" which was Art, Bob O'Neil and myself... which he always took great delight in sharing and reminiscing. I always pictured the three of us growing old together with more stories yet to be experienced and to be shared in our older years. Our 50th high school reunion was scheduled for next year in June of 2022 and I was always nudging Art and Bob to attend them. I am sure Art will be there next year in spirit and laughing at all our stories being retold. He and his family were always in my daily prayers. That will never change. He will always be remembered and his friendship will always be cherished as a very special gift in my life. May you always rest in peace and in happiness until we see each other again. Sincerely, Pete & Ginny Leporati and family"

Candida Toccia Seasock wrote on Oct 4, 2021:

"Art, was one of my favorite people. I always enjoyed our business relationship and his drive for new adventures. Rest in Peace and enjoy the universe. Candida"

Adrian Concanon wrote on Oct 3, 2021:

"Art was a college that became a great friend, since meeting him in '98 we spent many hours playing ping pong, talking about tv, technology, soccer among many things we would have great battles with the Sales people and always have respect for each other. We would have lunch at Tony's Pizza most fridays and the occasional cheese steak. We share stories of each others family in which i know how proud of his he was. Art loved to drive with his family all over the country in many cases taking the family dog. When I changed companies and we were no longer working together on a daily basis we would still take time to talk on Friday evenings on our way home. You will be missed my friend. I know we will have conversations again when we meet up in the next life. See you then Adrian"