Edward John "Bear" Morandi

Edward "Bear" John Morandi of North Adams died peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 after fighting several medical issues over the past eleven months. Son of Assunta (Trozzi) and Benjamin Morandi, Sr., he was born in North Adams on September 27, 1941.
Ed was a musician, singer, hunter, fisherman, traveler, historian, and communicant of St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Church. He played trumpet in the Drury High School band, was a member of the St. Anthony's church choir, and was the last living member of the Aladdins. He led trips to North Adams' sister city, Tremosine, Italy after the passing of John Moresi. He was a past member of the Sons of Italy and the North Adams Historical Society. He was serving on the North Adams Historic Commission and the board of Northern Berkshire EMS at the time of his death.
He worked at Wall Streeter Shoe Company before working in construction around the country as a member of Laborers' International Union Local 473 until his retirement. Local construction projects included Bear Swamp and Vernon nuclear power plant.
He is survived by his wife Joan (Briggs) Morandi whom he married on September 28, 1963; his daughter Denise and her husband Scott Remillard; his son Marcus and his wife Beth Kelley-Morandi; his daughter Deborah and her husband Mark Meehan; his grandson Zachary Remillard and his wife Susanna; his great-grandson Levi Remillard; his grandson Cody Remillard and his wife Lily; his brother Benjamin Morandi, Jr. and his wife Peggy; nephews, nieces and several cousins; and numerous friends.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Edward "Bear" Morandi will be celebrated Thursday August 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. A calling hour will be held at the church on Thursday morning from 10-11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northern Berkshire EMS in care of FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.