Obituary of John J. Antos

Webster - John Joseph Antos, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness. John is survived by two sons Josh Antos and his wife Denise Angelo-Antos. Joseph Antos and his partner Courtney Kent, and his granddaughter Vivian Antos. His ex-wife and friend, Michelle (Donais) Antos. His sister Susan Patterson of Tucson, AZ. Nephew Jeremey Nadolny, niece Tanya Nadolny, and nephew John Antos all of Tucson, AZ. He was predeceased by his father Stanley, his mother Sally and her partner of 40 years Alan “Eppy” Epstein. Besides his sons he loved his family, especially his mother and grandparents Joe and Bernadette (Bea) Twardzik who predeceased him and his many relatives in the Twardzik and Donais familys. John was born on October 26, 1955 in Dudley, son of the late Stanley and Sally (Twardzik) Antos. He grew up as a resident of Dudley and enjoyed all the years spent in the neighborhood known as “Jericho”. John moved to Webster in 1990 and lived there the rest of his life. John was an outstanding athlete. Following in the footsteps of the Twardzik family, he lettered in both baseball & football in his 4 years at Bartlett High School. He was a Central Mass and Border Conference All Star. He helped lead the 1973 Baseball Team coached by the legend Ziggy Strzelecki to the State Semi Finals in Pittsfield, MA. Also, during his high school years, he played Legion Ball. He was a standout pitcher and utility player for the Post 173. John graduated as the last male athlete in the last class in 1973 from the Webster/Dudley Barlett High School era. He went on to work at Saint Gobain (formerly Norton Company) for 45 years, retiring in 2022. John was heavily involved in the Webster Little League for over 3 decades in multiple capacities as a coach, umpire, and Board of Director. In addition, he was a high school umpire for 20 years. John’s love of baseball and softball continued as he played in the Webster Men’s Modified softball league for Andy’s, PAV, and Cheers II. He also played in the Dudley Sunday morning softball league for High St. Café. John played in the men’s pitch league at Bush Hall and spent many years playing with family and friends. John loved all sports and was a die-hard Yankees and Giants fan. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing golf in the Friday night league at the Raceway Golf Course. John’s funeral will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main Street, Dudley (PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH). Burial will follow in the family plot at Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. Memorial calling hours will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 at Bartel Funeral Home, 33 Schofield Ave, Dudley. The family would like to thank Mark Bartel for his compassion and assistance during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Webster Little League Baseball, Little League Lane, Webster, MA 01570. www.Bartelfuneralhome.com