1923 - 2024
United States Navy Visitation
May 8, 20244:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
May 9, 202410:00 a.m.
St. John the Evangelist Church
Mr. James Eugene Fantozzi,101, of Summerfield, FL formerly of North Chelmsford, MA died Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Ted and Diane Brandley Hospice House.
He was married to Concetta M. Felice Fantozzi who preceded him in death February 28, 2009.
Born in Lowell, MA on March 2, 1923, the son of the late Eugenio Fantozzi and Anna Marie Stabile of Italy. He was a graduate of Chelmsford High School with the class of 1941.
He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII and fought during the invasion of Normandy and the invasion of Iwo Jima.
Prior to his retirement in 1984, James was employed with the U.S. Post Office as a letter carrier in North Chelmsford.
He was a communicant of St. Theresa’s Church of Bellview, FL and St. John’s Church of North Chelmsford, MA.
He was a past member of the American Legion A.W. Vinal Post 313 of North Chelmsford; and a member of the DAV and VFW of Bellview, FL.
James enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
He is survived by three sons, Gene Fantozzi and his wife Sharon of Merrimack, NH, Richard Fantozzi of North Billerica, MA, Charles Fantozzi and his wife Sandra Lynn of Bourn MA; a daughter Joanne Fantozzi McMahon of Summerfield, FL, a brother Michael Fantozzi of North Chelmsford, and eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
He was the brother of the late Frederick Fantozzi, John Fantozzi, Nicholas Fantozzi, Antionette Bonura, Rose DePalma, Lena Cummings and Doris Rita Leo. James was also the father-in-law of the late Linda Fantozzi and Richard McMahon.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Fantozzi, James Eugene of Summerfield, FL died April 29, 2024. Visiting hours Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:00am from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. NORTH CHELMSFORD, with a liturgy of the word service at 10:00am at St. John’s Church in North Chelmsford. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, North Chelmsford. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Bridget Dowd
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Grandpa will be dearly missed. Loved by all, hated by none. Funny, loving and a heart of gold. Heaven gained an AMAZING angel
R.I.P. Grandpa
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Jim Surdam
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Grampa you were absolutely amazing in life! You were always there for me when I needed advice and help with anything else. I’m going to miss our dinners together and the cribbage games we recently started playing. There’s a hole in my heart where you used to be. This is not goodbye it’s til we meet again. I love you and will miss you very much!
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Constance Pattison
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Jimmy (or as my mom “DooDoo” called you, “Jim. Fancy Toes”), you were the most amazing person I have ever met. I loved hearing your stories of the old days with the family as well as your many adventures – and boy, did you ever love to tell them! You never got tired of telling and we never got tired of hearing them. Always the humble and grateful person. You were certainly someone we should all aim to be. May you rest in peace with those who have gone before you. I am sure you are happy to be, once again, in the arms of your cherished wife, Connie. You will be missed terribly by all of us left to remember. XO
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Anna Griffin
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Joanne,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad, fond memories of sitting in the kitchen at your mom and dad’s place.
Anna Griffin (Piacentino)
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Marilyn price (Piacentino)
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J0 so very sorry your dad was a wonderful and caring man, I remember sitting around talking to your mom and dadhow they made me laugh, Love you and your family.
Marilyn price (Piacentino)
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