Obituary for Guerrino P. Delmolino
Guerrino "Bill" Delmolino, born on April 3, 1922, in West Stockbridge, MA, to Felix and Theresa (Verchilini) Delmolino, peacefully departed this life on April 9, 2024.
A dedicated serviceman, Bill enlisted in the Army Air Force in October 1942, serving as an airplane and engine mechanic until his honorable discharge in 1946. Following his military service, he joined GE in Pittsfield, ascending to the role of group leader in the Masonry Department, where his talents shone until his retirement in 1983. Upon retirement he continued to work as a Mason doing freelance work.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Bill's passion for sports was evident on the softball field, where he played for years with the Adams Town traveling team, earning the prestigious MVP award twice, a distinction unmatched in league history.
In 1949, Bill married Anna Sondrini, his lifelong companion, and together they raised two sons, William and the late Alan who passed away in December of 2017. He was an avid enthusiast of horse and dog racing and loved going on casino and vacation bus trips with his wife and many friends.
Bill was the last surviving member of his siblings; Severina Belini, Felix, Aldo, Everett, Dolly Chapman, and Bruno. His Mother died in childbirth and his sister Severina helped raise the siblings with the Father Felix Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Anna, son William and wife Joanne, his late son Alan's wife Francis, grandsons William Jr. and Ryan, granddaughter Laura and great-grandson Anthony, as well as cherished nieces and nephews.
In the hearts of those he touched, Bill's memory will forever endure, a testament to a life lived with dedication, integrity, and love.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held, Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Cheshire. Burial will follow in Cheshire Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and mailed to Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home, PO Box 445, Cheshire, MA 01225
A dedicated serviceman, Bill enlisted in the Army Air Force in October 1942, serving as an airplane and engine mechanic until his honorable discharge in 1946. Following his military service, he joined GE in Pittsfield, ascending to the role of group leader in the Masonry Department, where his talents shone until his retirement in 1983. Upon retirement he continued to work as a Mason doing freelance work.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Bill's passion for sports was evident on the softball field, where he played for years with the Adams Town traveling team, earning the prestigious MVP award twice, a distinction unmatched in league history.
In 1949, Bill married Anna Sondrini, his lifelong companion, and together they raised two sons, William and the late Alan who passed away in December of 2017. He was an avid enthusiast of horse and dog racing and loved going on casino and vacation bus trips with his wife and many friends.
Bill was the last surviving member of his siblings; Severina Belini, Felix, Aldo, Everett, Dolly Chapman, and Bruno. His Mother died in childbirth and his sister Severina helped raise the siblings with the Father Felix Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Anna, son William and wife Joanne, his late son Alan's wife Francis, grandsons William Jr. and Ryan, granddaughter Laura and great-grandson Anthony, as well as cherished nieces and nephews.
In the hearts of those he touched, Bill's memory will forever endure, a testament to a life lived with dedication, integrity, and love.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held, Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Cheshire. Burial will follow in Cheshire Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and mailed to Dery-Cheshire Funeral Home, PO Box 445, Cheshire, MA 01225