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John Cammuso Obituary

John A. Cammuso, 87

WORCESTER - John A. Cammuso, 87, got his angel wings on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 surrounded by his family.

He leaves his wife of 62 years, Carol (McSheehy) Cammuso; his sons, Paul and his wife, Katherine of Rutland, Jeffrey and his wife, Laurie of Worcester and Mark and his wife, Ruth of Worcester. He leaves eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; and his brother, Richard Cammuso and his wife, Beverly of East Greenwich, RI.. He was the son of the late Paul Cammuso and Madalena (Monfreda) Cammuso and is also predeceased by his sisters, Mary (Cammuso) Grampetro in 2018 and Rose (Cammuso) Caprioli.

John graduated from North High School, Central New England College, Worcester Polytechnical Institute, and the School of Industrial Management.

He was a 4-year Korean War Veteran (1951 to 1955), US Naval Aviation – 2nd class petty officer, air transportation squadron VR-22 CW operator on R4-D aircraft engaged in transport of bulletproof vests for combat troops in South Korea, in 1952 and 1953 proudly returned the wounded veterans to the United States.

John joined Riley Stoker Corporation in 1956 and worked for 62 years, which included the Babcock Power Inc. takeover in 1980. His duties included manager of power plant construction nationwide and the Caribbean. He was a nationally recognized heavy rigging expert for power plant construction over the last 50 years of employment. He was the "Holder of U.S. Patents" which included power plant expansion joint, power plant air cooled expansion joint and multi-sheave single plane rigging block.

He was a past member of ASME engineering society, American Corrosion Engineers, American Rigging Engineers, ASTM C-16 Thermal Engineering Committee, and trustee for international boilermakers' pension, annuity and health and welfare boards. He was a present member of the executive committee and secretary boilermakers, northeast apprenticeship board, American legion post 3, Italian American War veterans, East Side Improvement Club, and VR-22 Korean War Veterans Association.

John enjoyed occasional golf getaways and weekly whist games with longtime friends of 70 years who include John Amato, Sam LaCanfora and special pal, Ralph "Duke" Nozzetti.

John was a person who neighbors, friends and family could always count on. He built additions on houses, helped with peoples housing electrical issues, plumbing issues, construction issues, drafting plans for whoever needed them. He did this out of the kindness of his heart. And "there on display" were his children for many years witnessing all these kind acts.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who called him Papa. He enjoyed the many years of family vacations, Disney World, Lake George, Lake Wentworth, and Wells Maine.

Lastly, he was proudest of his wife and sons and their ongoing dedication and participation in social services, charity fundraising and services assisting the sick and under-privileged.

His wife Carol thanks him for being a devoted, loving husband and for teaming up with her in teaching the 3 children Paul, Jeff and Mark about the important values in life, God, love, kindness, giving, honesty, devotion, loyalty and always assisting others.

John's family would like to thank the Beacon Hospice Team (Mike & Jeff) for their love and care during his illness.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John's family from 4 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 6 in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Monday, January 7 in St. George Church, 38 Brattle Street, Worcester followed by burial at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Ave., Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Why Me – Sherry's House, 1152 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit

www.milesfuneralhome.com

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2019.
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I just found out. I'm so sorry, all my love Vincent McSheehy Jr

January 14, 2019

Dear Carol and all of John's family, my deepest sympathy to you in the passing of such a wonderful Husband, Father, Friend and Man. I was so fortunate to meet John when I was young and first came to work at Riley Stoker in 1980. He was a great leader and mentor as co-worker, and also a true friend over the years even as I moved on. Thinking about his life it seems to me it represented the very best of what once was a more familiar story in our country. Rising from humble circumstances, strong and dedicated work ethic, deep roots in neighborhood and community, religious faith, love of family and multi-generational caring for one another, career with basically one Company, and a life-long friendships, too many to count. I know I will think of him fondly and often in my remaining days and years.

Dave Crichton

January 11, 2019

The Cammuso Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing of your husband, father, brother, and "Papa" to the grandchildren and great grandchildren of whom I am sure John was so proud. I have never personally met John, but feel like I have known him all of my professional life and through mutual associations, consider him to be a friend. One could not work in the steam and power generation industry and NOT know of John Cammuso. He was a noble and discrete competitor, and an unselfish educator to ALL in our industry. While he was ever cognizant of preserving the best interests of the Riley Stoker Company / Babcock Power, John belonged to a small fraternity of boilermaker professionals engaged in the engineering and design of rigging systems for the construction of boilers and environmental control equipment. I am proud to be / have been a member of that fraternity, and have the utmost respect for his knowledge, his work, his character and his integrity. The industry has certainly lost one of its greatest mentors, and John will certainly be missed. Rest in peace dear friend. I am sure that steam drums are still being raised in heaven and that John will be right in the middle of it all!!!


Dennis S. Fedock, P.E., M. ASCE
Principal Engineer - Heavy Lifting & Handling - Tooling Engineering Group
BWX Technologies
Barberton, Ohio

Formerly Construction Engineer & Manager, Construction Technology Group
Babcock & Wilcox Construction Company - Division of the Babcock & Wilcox Company
Barberton, Ohio

DENNIS FEDOCK

Friend

January 7, 2019

Paul and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of him and the love of family and friends help you during this time.

Cindy Payne

January 7, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with John for 36 years at Riley. He was always just around the corner with a smile and story to brighten the moment. But most of all he was a teacher who imparted his knowledge whenever given the chance. His resume speaks for itself. He was nationally known for his construction expertise.

John was a true friend who will be missed.

Arthur Crowley

January 4, 2019

Arthur Crowley

January 4, 2019

The entire Cammuso Family :

My deepest and sincerest sympathy and prayers go out to your entire Cammuso family with the passing of John. He was a true gentleman who placed the highest value on his family. It was a honor to have met him and to have shared in conversation with him. I am sure you all have many fond and special memories of John that will keep his spirit alive within you forever. Rest in Peace John.

Gordon Warren

January 3, 2019

Jeff, Laurie and family,

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Such a beautiful obituary, what a wonderful man.

Jeff, your parents definitely did a great job in raising you. I have never met someone as giving as you. Im sure you made your Dad very proud.

May he Rest In Peace.

Joanne Cronin

January 3, 2019

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