608 S. Old Middletown Road
Middletown Twp.
Media, PA 19063
Ph: (610) 876-4213
info@msbfh.com
Fx: (610)-874-6876
Condolences
I am sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. Mr DiBi was my PE teacher all thru Gladwyne Elem and I adored him! I learned so many things and can remember as a kindergartener wanting to be him when i grew up! He influenced me in so many ways and i think he knew that. When i was in HS i did a study program on becoming a PE teacher and was like a Jr. teacher with his help.The marching,safety patrol,presidential fittness tests and on it goes I can still hear him calling the best 4 girls in the class as demonstrators...Arthur, Erisman, Graves and Oliver step forward. He challenged me, boosted my confidence and taught me discipline. I went on to play 4 sports in college, still compete in triathlons at age 64 and had my own field day as a PE teacher just like at Gladwyne!! He and his wife even came to my wedding 40 yrs ago and i was just thinking about him a month ago and wondering what ever became of him. He influenced so many by his talents and warm heart. Best teacher ever!!
As the third child of six who all had Mr. DiBi as our phys Ed teacher growing up in Gladwyne, he was one of the only teachers I remember from those years. He used to scream at me “ Burns “ stand up when he entered the gym and would make me stand throughout the roll call. I didn’t like it then, but have realized it was his way of saying “ I care for you “ Over the many many years I have shared that story with friends, and have always felt that it was his way of showing love. He was probably one of the only people outside of my own parents that ever showed that to me. His heart was in a very good place always and he undoubtedly touched many lives like mine. I was on the wrestling team at Harrison HS and am glad I never met him in the square. My deepest condolences to your family. Rest In Peace Mr. DiBatista.
“ May the hand of the Lord greet you as you enter into his kingdom, and the warmth of his breadth comfort you throughout
Eternity “
The Burns Family