In Memorium

Death of Adam Rush

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you that Adam Rush, 26, passed away on January 29, 2016. You can click here to read the full obituary. 

Death of Bernard "Bernie" Wood

 Millwrights Local Union 1121 regrets to inform you of the sudden passing of brother Bernie Wood on Saturday morning, June 3, 2017. Please click here  for his obituary. 

Death of Charles Watson

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you that brother Charles Watson passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Please click here  for his complete obituary. 

Death of Chris Reardon

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the death of brother Chris Reardon on November 13, 2015.  Click this link for Chris Reardon's obituary  as it appears on the funeral homes website.

Death of David Dyer

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the death of retired brother David Dyer on November 21, 2017. His obituary can be read by clicking here.

Death of David Farnsworth

 Millwrights Local 1163 would like to express our sympathies to the family and friends of David J. Farnsworth who passed away unexpectedly 7/16/2016. David was a proud union member with 21 years of service. He worked in the field, served as a trustee on our executive board, and as a Millwright trainer. His commitment and dedication will be missed!

Please click here for his complete obituary. 


Death of Francis "Frank" Ryan

 Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the death of brother Frank Ryan on November 14, 2015.  Please visit the website for his obituary.

Death of Heath Brulotte

Millwright Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the death of Heath Brulotte on May 6, 2016 at his home. 

The family is planning to have a memorial for Heath at a later date. Once that information is available we will post it here.  

Death of Jack "Buzz McKay"

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the death of brother Jack "Buzz" McKay on February 18. Please click here  for his obituary. A gofundme page has also been set up for anyone that wishes to make a donation in his memory that will go to his parents. Click here if you'd like to visit his gofundme page. 

Death of James "Jimmy" Farren

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you that retried brother James "Jimmy" Farren passed away today, January 9, 2018. 


There will be a gathering in Jimmy's honor to share stories and remember him on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 1-5 PM at the Emerald Hall (the Old VFW) at 30 Central Street, Abington, MA.


Death of Jay Jackson Fraley

 We regret to inform you of the passing of Brother Fraley from Local 219. Click here to read his obituary. 

Death of Joel VanSchaffel

 Millwrights Local 1163 would like to express our sympathy to the family and friends for their loss of Joel VanSchaffel. Joel was a proud union member who served for over 27 years. He served on the job-site, the executive board and as council representative for the western side of New York state.

Death of John "Jack" Gingrow

Millwrights Local Union regrets to announce the passing of brother John "Jack: Gingrow on March 28, 2018. To read his obituary click here.

Death of John P. Walsh

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the passing of Honorary member John P. Walsh on February 8, 2018. Click here to read his obituary. 

Death of John W. Bartlett

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the passing of retiree John Bartlett on March 10. Click here for his obituary. 

Death of Jonathan Louis Tallhamer

Local 443 mourns the loss of Brother Jonathan Louis Tallhamer. The full obituary can be found here. 

Death of Joseph H. Giglio

We regret to inform you of the passing of retired member Joseph Giglio on July 31. He was the father of Council Representative Anthony Giglio and his brother, member Joe Giglio. Please click here for his obituary. 

Death of Michael Jenness

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the death of Michael Jenness. Click here to read his obituary. 

Death of Norman Ewing

 Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the death of brother Norm Ewing on May 20, 2016. His obituary can be read here.


Death of Richard "Dick" Ellison

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to inform you of the passing of long time retired member Dick Ellison on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Click here for his obituary. 

Death of Roy Engstrom

Millwrights Local 1121 regrets to announce the passing of retired member Roy Engstrom on Wednesday, November 1. His wake will be held on Monday, November 6 from 4 pm to 8 pm at Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home 647 Main Street, Brockton, MA. Funeral service will be at 10 am on Tuesday, November 7 with internment to follow at Beaver Cemetery in East Bridgewater.  

Death of Vincent S. Brown

We regret to inform you of the passing of Honorary member Vincent S. Brown on September 13. Please click here to read his obituary. 

James J. Colby

We regret to inform you that James J. Colby, retired Brother of Local 1121, sadly passed away on February 1, 2019. James was a valued member for 46 years. Our sincerest condolences go out to James' family and fellow Brothers.

Visiting hours for Scott Stevens, Jr.

Visiting hours for Scott will be held at the O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street, Taunton, MA 02780 on Saturday, September 23rd from 1-4 pm. Please click here for his obituary.  


Thoughts & Prayers

Dominic Sarro needs our prayers

Dominic was injured off the job and is looking at a long road to recovery.  Please keep in him your prayers as he heals.