Dennis M. Caminiti, age 71 of Collinsville, IL, born October 16, 1951 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

Dennis was a retired machinist for Cerro Copper in Sauget, IL.  He was a Collinsville High School graduate and honorably served in the U.S. Army.  Dennis enjoyed photography, woodworking, and calligraphy.  He was a "Jack of all Trades" even taking HVAC classes online.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bernadine (nee Wasser) Caminiti; a brother, John Caminiti; and great nephew, Craig Caminiti.

Surviving are his loving wife, Mary (nee Kilna) Caminiti, whom he married July 20, 1987; two daughters:  Andrea (Kitt) Norwich of Belleville, IL and Elizabeth (Jamie) Lemke of Boone, IA; a son, Gary Soehnlin of Collinsville, IL; one grandson, Jacob LaFreniere; former son-in-law, Chris LaFreniere; two brothers:  Frank (Mary) Caminiti of MO and Jim (Gail) Caminiti of Caseyville, IL; a sister, Mary Caminiti of Maryville, IL; a sister-in-law, Nancy Caminiti of Maryville, IL; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL.

Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jason Pierce officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.