John P. D'Angelillo

West Townsend - John P. D'Angelillo or Grampy, {his most favorite name of all) of West Townsend. The true patriot fashion, he passed away at the age of 85 on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the UMass Medical Center in Worcester. John was born in Westfield, MA on March 13, 1939, the son of the late John and Bernice (Coleman) D'Angelillo. He attended the former Ashby High School, where he was passionate about all sports. To the relief of his teachers (and John, himself), he graduated in 1956. Enlisting in the United States Navy upon graduation, John served his country honorably until his discharge in 1961. Following his service, John began his career at Sanders Associates in Nashua, NH. While working at Sanders, John continued his education at night and went on to receive his electrical engineering degree from Fitchburg State College. John loved his work and his career at Sanders which spanned nearly 40 years. John was very active in his community and with the Townsend Congregational Church. He was a member of the Townsend Historical Society, Townsend Finance Committee, Wolf Rockers Square Dance Club, and Valhalla Shore Association (Sand Pond, Maine). He also delivered Wheels-on-Meals. John was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. Except for spam callers, he hated them and swore at them often! He had many hobbies including wood carving, skiing, golfing, and woodworking. An avid New England sports fan, he cheered and jeered the Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins. John fixed, broke, then fixed again many things at his West Townsend home and Maine camp. We think it was so he was able to make additional trips to see his friends at Apple Meadow Hardware Store. He leaves his loving and patient wife of 65 years, Elaine C. (Koski) D'Angelillo of West Townsend; a son Craig D'Angelillo of Ashby; two daughters, Dawn M. D'Angelillo and her husband Arthur D. Hendrickson of New Haven, VT and Heidi L. Delaney and her husband John of West Townsend; four grandchildren, Winter D'Angelillo and her husband, Tim Thornton, Bailey Delaney, and her husband, Troy Langlois, Kelty Delaney, and Declan Delaney, as well as nephews and nieces. Life is already too quiet without him in it. He was predeceased by his two sisters whom he loved very much, Virginia Dower and Thurley Burnette. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 14, from 2 to 5 PM in the T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home 250 Main St., Townsend. His funeral service will be held on Monday, July 15 at 11 AM in the Townsend Congregational Church , 3 Brookline St., Townsend. Burial will follow in the West Cemetery in Ashby. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ecumenical Outreach Program at the Townsend Congregational Church or to NEADS.org, N.E.A.D.S. Inc., PO Box 1100, Princeton, MA 01541

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John P. D'Angelillo

March 13, 1939 - July 4, 2024