On Friday, January 19, 2024 Dominique Charles Lino departed his earthly life to be with the Lord. Dominique Charles Lino was born on March 5, 1987 to his parents; Renea Richardson and Vallan Anthony Lino.

Dominique was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Rice High School in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. He then transferred to George Westinghouse High School, downtown Brooklyn to follow his dream of becoming a basketball player.

Dominique was a very intelligent young man. He maintained a 95% average in High School which allowed him to join and remain on the basketball team. He was a dedicated player. Basketball was his hobby. He often played ball with his friends in PS 20 and 113 parks. Dominique won many trophies and being over 6' feet tall, always allowed him to make that "Slam Dunk".

In 2012 Dominique moved to Connecticut for a change of life. In Hartford he was loved by many. His friends became his family. He went from being known as the basketball player to the "Dancing Machine" He loved to listen to music and keep up with the latest dances. He was very light on his feet. Dominique worked odd jobs to survive, however he always set goals for himself.

Dominique was preceded in death by his loving grandmother; Betty Richardson, both grandfathers; Fred Richardson and Nelson Robinson, four uncles; Robert, Roy, Henry, and Freddie, and two aunts; Brenda and Suttie.

Dominique leaves to cherish his loving memories: his loving mother; Renea, his loving father; Vallan, one brother; Kofi, two sisters; Azani and Zaire, one uncle; Jason, one loving grandmother; Ionie, his right-hand cousin; Brianna and a host of extended family and friends.