Pittsfield, Massachusetts
John Stritch May 28, 1925 - June 12, 2014 John passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter at his side. "Knowing John Stritch was the experience of a lifetime. Being in his fascinating presence was always like being at a party. His sum was so much greater than the parts. Many people...
Read MoreHilary, was thinking of you and did some searching and came across the sad news of your dad's passing. I never met him, but remember vividly the moving trip we made, and visiting your family home and seeing his magnificent work. I hope you are well.
Best,
Steve Brown
Steve Brown
September 03, 2014 | Acton
John's visions brought to life in his art and sculpture will not be soon forgotten. I remember driving by his home in Hinsdale so many times, captured by the life he breathed into those hunks of metal. Always wondering if he was at work in the barn on yet another. And then being captivated every year by the new Josh Billings creations. I am proud to have a singed print on my wall. I am sure many are happy to have known him, and although I never met John, I feel I know him that much more by...
Eric Whiting
July 09, 2014 | Greenwich, NY
Dear Jeanne and Hilary,
I was shocked to hear about John. I have thought about him SO many times over the years. Ray and I truly had some of the most amazing experiences with you and John. Each of my kids have a piece of Stritch.... The incredible professor sculpture he gave to Ray, was undoubtly a true reflection of their friendship. I think back at all the good times, good wine and great friends.
Love,
Gertie.... a.k.a.Gertrude
Gertrude Caravaty
July 03, 2014 | Lenox, MA
Dear Jeanne and Hilary, John was a man of wonderful spirit. My deepest sympathy.
Bob Melle
June 21, 2014 | Amherst, NH
John was my art teacher back nearly 30 years ago! Wonderful man - never far from our thoughts and will be greatly missed!
Brad Goodman
June 20, 2014 | Nashua, NH
In being mortal, only one thing is certain - your body has a shelf date. No matter how hard we, and science, try to preserve it, we all expire. One can only hope to leave something behind, a memory, a deed, a piece of art, that will keep us immortal. Stritch has all of it in spades. I came to know him as this entity called "Stritch" several years before I met him, when I was a student at the DeSisto School in Florida. People always spoke so fondly of him, of his humor, his skills, his...
Marie Miller
June 20, 2014 | NC
What a full and wonderful life Dr. Stritch had. I'm proud to call him a friend.
Mike Ward
June 20, 2014 | Pittsfield, MA
Someone I will never forget. Never saw him when he didn't smile. My condolences to the family.
Larry Miller
June 19, 2014 | Pahrump, NV
I am truly sorry for your of your father & husband. John was a great man, I am grateful to know him. I remember all the times going to your place when my father worked on your place. Sitting in the kitchen on the barber chair then looking up to see the giant horseshoe, n I went wow that was cool. My thoughts & prayers to your family.
candace bunnell
June 18, 2014 | Pittsfield, MA
