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 Joseph Dominic "Papa Joe" DeAngelis
July 13, 2005
Joseph Dominic "Papa Joe" DeAngelis, 74, of 19 Naples Ave. died Wednesday at Berkshire Medical Center.
Born in Pittsfield on Nov. 25, 1930, son of Joseph DeAngelis Sr. and Celia Pignone DeAngelis, he attended schools in Pittsfield and was a 1951 graduate of Subiaco Academy in Little Rock, Ark., where he earned All-State honors in football, basketball and baseball.
Upon graduation, he was drafted as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers organization. However, his baseball career was put on hold when he was drafted into the Army, where he served as a military policeman for two years during the Korean War. He received the National Defense Service Medal.
After the service, Mr. DeAngelis was employed by GE as a welder. In 1966, he began work as a master welder at Marland Mold. He earned a reputation for his craft and often was called upon to travel to other states to perform difficult welding tasks. He retired March 23, 1992.
He enjoyed house building, playing golf and bowling.
He was a communicant of All Souls' Church.
He and his wife, the former Rita D. Castagna, were married Feb. 9, 1952, at Mount Carmel Church.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Susan R. Gagnon, with whom he resided; a brother, Frank DeAngelis of Pittsfield; three sisters, Katherine Struzziero of Saugus, Rose Landino of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Phyllis Blais of Pittsfield; two grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for our beloved Joseph D. "Papa Joe" DeAngelis, who died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at BMC with his loving family by his side, will be Monday, July 18, 2005, at 10:15 a.m. from DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, Mass., followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 at All Souls' Church celebrated by the Rev. Geoffrey J. Deeker, CSS, pastor.
Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 2 to 4:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association in care of the funeral home. The World's Greatest Grandpa, "Papa Joe" will be remembered for his loving heart, never-ending generosity, strong will and tireless work ethic.
He was renowned for his welding ability. "Papa Joe" is lovingly survived by the love of his life, his wife, Rita, and loving daughter, Susan Gagnon; his devoted son-in-law, David Gagnon, and his beloved grandchildren, Sheri and her husband, Tom Righi, and Shaun Laframboise along with his girlfriend, Allison Gemmel; and adored great-granddaughter, Madison Castagna Righi. Also by beloved many sisters- and brothers-in-law, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
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