Anthony G. Cancilla Jr.

1935 - 2018

Anthony G. Cancilla Jr. obituary, 1935-2018, Pittsfield, MA

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Anthony Cancilla Obituary

Pittsfield - Anthony G. Cancilla, Jr., of Pittsfield, passed away on February 18, 2018, at the age of 82. A gentle soul, he will be missed by the friends he made during his final stay at Kimball Farms Nursing Facility in Lenox.

Anthony, better known as Tony by friends and family, was born in Pittsfield on June 28,1935 to the late Anthony G. Cancilla, Sr. and Angela Froio Cancilla. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1953, and graduated from Syracuse University in 1957. He married Claudette L. Molleur on August 9, 1958, and moved to San Antonio, Texas that same day. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this August.

He had a full and colorful career that took him across the country: He was a proud Retired Colonel who served 33 years in the Army Reserves; he was a recruiting officer for the United States Military Academy. He worked at Jones and Lauplin Steel Mill in Pennsylvania, General Electric in Pittsfield, and then for many years as a Quality Control Manager for Digital Equipment Corporation.

While living in Pittsburgh in the 1960s, he became a Steelers fan; moving back to Massachusetts did not dissuade him from his team, and he immensely enjoyed football and his fantasy league. His other hobbies included golfing, reading, yard work, being a Eucharistic Minister at the former Mt. Carmel Church, playing cards with his poker group, and spending time with his family.

He will be missed dearly by his wife, Claudette, younger brother William Cancilla and wife Betty; his son, Michael Cancilla and wife Barbara of Springville, AL; his daughters, Toni Massery and husband John, and Ann Cancilla-Cole; his grandchildren Sara Massery, Perry Cancilla, and Eva Cole, as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand-nephews.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral Services for Mr. Anthony G. Cancilla, Jr. will be held Saturday February 24, 2018 at 12:00pm at DERY FUNERAL HOME in Pittsfield. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 11:00am-12:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires in care of the funeral home.

To leave a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.deryfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Feb. 22, 2018.
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We just learned of Tony's passing; May God bless you. Tony was a wonderful person and I have the fondest memories of our friendship when we were both undergraduates at Syracuse and room-mates. My conolences go out to all of his family.

Jack and Bev Raffaele

December 29, 2018

Jack and Bev Raffaele

December 29, 2018

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" (Isaiah 61:1, 2) sustain your family during this challenging time. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

February 25, 2018

Toni, John, & Sara, Our deepest condolences to you & your family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob & Debbie

Bob & Debbie Galvagni

February 23, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Tony was a special man. Josie Vincent

February 22, 2018

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Pat and Jack Lee

February 22, 2018

Dear Toni and family,

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You were a very devoted daughter. May you be comforted by beautiful memories of Anthony.

Elane McNabb

February 22, 2018

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