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Pasquale "Pat" DiLego
2025 - 2025
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Pat attended schools in Cheshire, Adams, and Great Barrington, MA, before serving proudly in the U.S. Army and the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He earned his B.S. in Education from Norwich University in 1966, completed graduate work at SUNY Plattsburgh, and later received his M.S. in Education from the University of Vermont in 1980.
A man of dignity and deep curiosity, Pat filled every room with warmth, laughter, and good humor. His gift for storytelling, quick wit, and generous spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan (Joann), of Essex, VT; daughter Kathryn and son-in-law Richard Kapenas of Los Angeles, CA; son David and daughter-in-law Liz DeAngelis of Essex, VT; and sister Elizabeth Loholdt of Springfield, GA.
Local arrangements, a Memory Wall, and donation information are under the care of A.W. Rich Funeral Home in Essex Junction, VT. Please visit www.awrfh.com to share your memories.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Church in Essex Junction, VT on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (with live video stream), and Repast to follow in the Parish Hall. Inurnment will take place in Southview Cemetery, North Adams, MA.
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Michael and Alyce Brouillard
Yesterday
Our Sincere Condolences for the family of Pat.
Mike and I worked many years with Pat on Odyssey of the Mind. Also he was our photographer at our wedding. Many years ago.
Rest in the hands of the Lord
John A. Bernardo Esq
October 22, 2025
My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
Elaine Daniels
October 22, 2025
My family sends their deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. May his memories become your treasures
Love, Elaine Daniels ( Rolling Acres Farm)Cheshire, Ma.
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