CLARKSBURG, Mass. — John Arthur Maroni, 82, of Clarksburg, Mass., died Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Bay State Medical Center.

He was born in North Adams, Mass., on May 2, 1936, son of Joseph and Gertrude (Vaccari) Maroni.  He attended Clarksburg schools and Drury High School. John served as a sergeant in the Mass National Guard. He was last employed at Post #125 American Legion. Before that, he worked as a millwright for several area companies.

He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. John was a life member of the American Legion.  He was a former volunteer firefighter for the Town of Clarksburg and also served as Constable. John was an avid hunter and was a member of the Stamford Sportsmans Club. He also enjoyed gardening, bowling and pony pulls.  

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann (Pratt) Maroni, whom he married September 17, 1960; two daughters, JoAnne Lavin and her husband, Jeff, and Suzanne Jackson and her husband, Ric, both of Shrewsbury, Mass.; five grandchildren, John Bissaillon, Megan Kallio, Kristian Jackson, Keeghan Lavin and Matthew Jackson; three great-grandchildren, Jack, Samantha and Avery; and nieces and nephews.

Two brothers and two sisters are deceased, including Ida Estes, Rena Bormolini, Hugo Maroni and Frank Maroni.

Funeral notice: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for John Maroni will be celebrated Friday, August 31, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will be private.  

Calling hours at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapel, 521 West Main St., North Adams, Mass., are Thursday, August 30, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in care of the funeral home.