John Salvatore DiPesa

Thomaston – John Salvatore DiPesa, age 95, born 1/19/1931 in Revere, MA, passed away peacefully at Havencare at Valerie Manor on October 18, 2026, after a long illness.

John was predeceased in death by his wife Helena (Ravinski) DiPesa, by his parents Ann (DiPesa) Ferraro, George DiPesa, and John Ferraro, his brothers George DiPesa, Ralph DiPesa, his sisters Katherine (DiPesa) Andrews, and Florence (DiPesa) Demore, his son Edward DiPesa, and his son John Anthony DiPesa.

John served in the Navy from 1948-1954 during the Korean War as an Aviation Radio Operator. Worked for Anaconda American Brass as a Metallurgical Manager for 20 years. Worked part time for F&S Oil, worked as an assistant golf pro at Pequabuck Golf Club, and Managed Green Manor in Thomaston for 5 years. He was the Veterans Service Officer in Thomaston for 30 years and the Representative for the Soldiers, Sailors, and Marine Fund for 30 years. In his spare time, he loved to Golf and cook.

John leaves behind his children Teresa Brown and husband Don, Antoinette Krasnowski and husband Dave, Dianna Moore and husband Greg, his son John’s wife Susan, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family of John DiPesa would like to thank the staff at Havencare at Valerie Manor, especially the nurses Claudia, Josh, and Brett, the CNA’s and recreation for his care and support during his stay there.

Calling hours will be from 10 am to 11 am, service will be at 11 am at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High Street, Thomaston, CT 06787 on Friday October 30, 2026 with burial immediately following at Hillside Cemetery in Thomaston.

In Lieu of flowers please donate to The American Legion, 211 Elm St., Thomaston, CT 06787 in John’s memory.