Richard “Dick” M. Aidinis, Sr., a lifelong resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, passed away on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born in Greenwich on September 16, 1952, to Michael and Anne Koerner Aidinis, Dick lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and a love of the sea.
A graduate of Greenwich High School, Dick carried on his family’s legacy as the proud principal owner of Putnam Plumbing and Heating, Inc., a trusted, family-owned business founded in 1962. Known for his integrity, craftsmanship, and compassion, Dick built lifelong relationships through his work.
An avid deep-sea fisherman, Dick found his greatest joy on the water off Montauk aboard his beloved boats, Reel Nuts and My Buddy. He was a proud and accomplished angler and captain, winning numerous tournaments. He was also a member of the Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club and Ponus Yacht Club.
Dick’s greatest love, however, was his family. He was a devoted and loving husband for 52 years of A. Deborah (Monick); the loving father of Amy Aidinis Hirsch (Keith) and the late Richard M. Aidinis, Jr.; and the adoring “Pop” to Olivia and Mikayla Hirsch, who were the light of his life. His warmth, humor, and unwavering love will forever be remembered by all who were blessed to know him.
He is also survived by his sisters, Judy Cardona (Ahmed), Susan Demerville (Jacques), Janet Guasco, and Michelle Osterberg (Glenn); by his brothers-in-law, Martin N. Monick, Jr. (Diane), Gregory Monick (Phyllis), Glenn Monick (Sylvie); and his sisters-in-
law, Cathy Garfinkle (Myron) and Regina Hunnicutt (Richard); along with many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; his beloved son, Rich; his father and mother-in-law, Martin N. Monick, Sr. and Katherine Monick; his brothers-in-law, Dominic “Mickey” Monick and George M. Smith, Jr.; and his nephew, George M. Smith III.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to the dedicated doctors and nurses of the Lung Transplant Department at Columbia Hospital for their compassionate care and support.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dick’s life on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich, CT. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Riverside, CT, followed by interment at Putnam Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Dick’s memory to the Greenwich Scholarship Association, for the Richard M. Aidinis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 4627, Greenwich, CT 06831.