Theodore E. Underhill Jr.

1928 - 2017

BORN

1928

DIED

2017

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Theodore Underhill Obituary





Theodore Edward Underhill, Jr., 88, of Stearns Avenue, Pittsfield, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Berkshire Medical Center.

Born in Pittsfield on January 31, 1928, the son of Theodore E. Underhill, Sr., and Eva Jenne Underhill, he was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. He served in the United States National Guard.

A mold maker by trade, Mr. Underhill first worked for Lakewood Mold, then for Tog Mold Tool & Die Company where he was General Manager. He concluded his career at Hi-Tech Mold & Tool, Inc., where he worked part-time for twenty years before retiring at age 85.

Mr. Underhill had a passion for airplanes and had his pilot's license. He enjoyed carpentry and tinkering around the house and his gardens. He owned a Kawasaki Mule with a plow and would often be seen giving his neighbors a helping hand. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, NASCAR, and motorcycling.

Mr. Underhill leaves his wife, the former Annie Leighton, whom he married April 2, 1982.

He is also survived by two daughters, Dianne Blake and her husband, Edward, of Pittsfield, and Patricia Tornicelli and her partner, Denise, of Lenox; four sons, John Leighton of Pittsfield, Allan Underhill and his wife, Carmella, of Pittsfield, Theodore E. Underhill, III and his wife, Rose, of Pittsfield, and James Underhill, Sr., and his wife, Angela, of Pittsfield; a brother, Francis Tremblay and his wife, Debby, of Lanesborough; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as his two sisters-in-law, Patricia Burke and Elizabeth Leighfield, both of Pittsfield, and a brother-in-law, Francis Fetridge and his wife, Monica, of Cheshire.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Theodore E. Underhill, Jr., will be private with burial to be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

The DERY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jan. 14, 2017.
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Sorry for your loss.

Sharon McClellan

January 19, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Ted, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mark Brown

January 17, 2017

Buzzy & I are soooo sorry for your loss. We have so many, many happy memories of your dad over the years! He always make us smile & laugh and enjoyed flowing the Louie Lombardi Trio. May he rest in piece.

Buzzy & Chris Squires

January 17, 2017

So sorry to hear of Ted's passing. My condolences to the family. May he live on in your memories and may he rest in peace.

Joan Tognini

January 17, 2017

My condolences to Ted's family and friends. Ted (my cousin) was a man for all seasons and the family's expert genealogist. He will be dearly missed.

Tommy Goggia

January 16, 2017

Dianne, Pat, Taylor, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs sent your way.

Randy

January 16, 2017

patricia sykes wright

January 14, 2017

To Al & Family, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. We were friends back in the 80's when he would come to the Itam and listen to my band. We'd talk music almost all the time. I considered him a very decent man.
Dave & Helen Healey, St. Petersburg, Florida & Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Dave Healey

January 14, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss, Teddy was always a wonderful caring person..Prayers go out to the family.


Patricia Sykes Wright

January 14, 2017

My deepest condolences to all of Teddy's family.I've known Teddy and Anne for over 35 years and will never forget all the good times at the cork n hearth we had.Teddy really was a great guy.

ron gold

January 14, 2017

Allan and family,

I am so very sorry to hear of Ted's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jim Boland

January 14, 2017

We were just discussing Teddy at the Cork n Hearth the other day, we haven't seen you guys in awhile. Teddy was a great guy! Will miss seeing him in his usual seat! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sherri LePrevost

January 14, 2017

My sympathies are offered to Mr. Underhill's family and friends. As you think of his lifelong experiences and joys, may God's guidance "be not far from you", with comfort from His Word.
Ps. 22:19; Ps. 88:2

January 14, 2017

Thoughts and prayers

William Gates

January 14, 2017

I was very sorry to read about Ted's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was a very nice man and I enjoyed working with him at Tog Mold. May he RIP.

Linda Tognini-Williams

January 14, 2017

He was a one of the kindest men i have ever
known,and will be missed.Rest in peace
my friend.
Jay Thompson

January 14, 2017

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