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Rhinebeck - John A. Antonell, DDS, 89, a longtime Rhinebeck resident, passed away on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY.
Born on June 13, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Cascone) Antonell. He attended Brooklyn Prep (1949) and went on to graduate from Holy Cross in 1953. John married Dorothea Mc Ardle on June 12, 1954 at St. Ann's Church in Flushing, NY. Dorothea predeceased him earlier this month on November 7, 2020
John completed his graduate work at NYU's College of Dentistry in 1958. He then went on to join the United States Navy where he served as a Lieutenant from 1958 -1964. John and Dorothea established their dentistry practice in Rhinebeck in 1960, and served families throughout the area for over 40 years.
He was a devout Catholic and a faithful communicant of Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck. He was a member of the American Dental Association and served as President and initial board member of Starr Library-Board of Directors, in Rhinebeck. He also served as a staff Dentist for Ferncliff Nursing Home when they first opened in the 1970's. "Jack" had a love of the languages where he studied classic Greek, Latin, German and French and was forever a student. He was also a Sunday NY Times crossword puzzle enthusiast.
John was a devoted husband and father. Everything he did was done for his family. He is survived by his loving family, including his seven children, Joan (Anthony) Burian of Scott Township, PA, Robert (Karen) Antonell of Poughkeepsie, NY, Eugene (Elizabeth) Antonell of S. Dartmouth, MA, Paul (Erina) Antonell of Rhinebeck, NY, Michael (Ann Marie) Antonell of Rhinebeck, NY, Patricia (Patrick) Flanagan of Carmel, NY, and Catherine (Steven) Scivolette of Hyde Park, NY; his seven grandchildren; his three great-grandchildren; in addition to many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial and Interment are private.
Memorial donations may be made in John's memory to www.SADS.org
Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY.
A special thanks to Ferncliff Nursing Home and their staff for taking such great care of Mom and Dad, making it possible for them to spend their last days together. We are forever grateful.
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Jill Devine Sollitto
December 9, 2020
Your love of family was a pleasure to behold over the years.
Godspeed Jack and Pat.
Fred Woods
December 7, 2020
Our prayers are with the entire Antonell Family. Your parents were fixtures in our town and will be remembered by many. I hope you all find peace during this holiday season and know you have many friends thinking of you. Big hugs from the Woods Family!
Kathlleen Campbell
December 1, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Antonell family on the passing of your Dad and your Mom I very fond memories of them as he was my Dentist very wonderful people cherish your memories there in my prayers.
Joanne Dierze Conero
November 30, 2020
Such a wonderful person. Not only was he my family's dentist, he was also a friend.
Marilou G. Angelastro
November 29, 2020
I was a happy patient of Dr. Antonell, way back when. He and his wife will be remembered in my daily prayers.
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