John J. Cerulli Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

AYER – John J. Cerulli, 91, of Ayer, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg. His wife of 58 years, Margaretha (Stowasser) Cerulli, whom had predeceased him on December 1, 2013. Mr. Cerulli was born in Stamford, CT, January 2, 1929, a son of Anthony V. and Marion (Nagot) Cerulli and has resided in Ayer for over 60 years. He was a 1947 graduate of Stamford (CT) High School. Mr. Cerulli served his country for 20 years in the United States Army, retiring in 1971 at the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. Following his retirement from the Armed Forces of the United States Mr. Cerulli worked for ten years in the Security Department of Digital Equipment Corporation in Maynard. He attended St. Mary’s Church in Ayer and St. Anthony’s Church in Shirley, He served three terms as a constable in the Town of Ayer, was a volunteer to the Ayer Council on Aging, was a member of the Ayer American Legion and a member and past commander of the DAV # 28 in Westford. He was an avid sports spectator who especially loved Notre Dame and the New York Giants. He leaves three daughters and sons-in-law; Sharon A. Cerulli and her husband, Robert A. Powers of Fitchburg, Christine M. and Robert Geise of Concord, NC, Brigitte and Larry Schultz of North Aurora, IL; Three sisters, Grace Kupec of Bourne, MA, Barbara Symanko of Stamford, CT, Dorothy A. Mulholland of Douglaston, NY; John was known as Pop Pop to his five grandchildren, Tony, Michael, John, Jacob and Nathan along with ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held 2-5 PM Sunday December 27, 2020 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd (Rte 2A) Ayer. A funeral Mass and interment will be held at a later date.

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John J. Cerulli

January 2, 1929 - December 16, 2020