Obituary for John Antonio Ruscetta Jr.
John Antonio Ruscetta Jr., 90 of Pittsfield, MA died Thursday June 18, 2020 at Berkshire Medical Center.
He was born in Pittsfield, MA on January 8, 1930, a son of John Antonio and Rose (Iri) Ruscetta. He attended local schools including Pittsfield High School.
John was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army in Germany.
John was employed at General Electric Co. with IE Local #255 for 45 years until his retirement. He was a communicant of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and currently attended St. Mark's Church. John enjoyed collecting clocks and model trains and was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC). In his younger years, he was a minor league baseball coach and was a member of the VFW. John also enjoyed attending flea markets and auctions.
Survivors include three sisters- Rita A. (Dale) Wheaton; Gina Marchisio and Teresa Reeves, all of Pittsfield and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Forte.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service for John Antonio Ruscetta Jr. will be held on Monday June 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM in the St. Pius Section of St. Joseph's Cemetery. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
He was born in Pittsfield, MA on January 8, 1930, a son of John Antonio and Rose (Iri) Ruscetta. He attended local schools including Pittsfield High School.
John was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army in Germany.
John was employed at General Electric Co. with IE Local #255 for 45 years until his retirement. He was a communicant of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and currently attended St. Mark's Church. John enjoyed collecting clocks and model trains and was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC). In his younger years, he was a minor league baseball coach and was a member of the VFW. John also enjoyed attending flea markets and auctions.
Survivors include three sisters- Rita A. (Dale) Wheaton; Gina Marchisio and Teresa Reeves, all of Pittsfield and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Forte.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service for John Antonio Ruscetta Jr. will be held on Monday June 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM in the St. Pius Section of St. Joseph's Cemetery. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.