ANGSTADT, ERNEST S. passed away on Wednesday December 27. 2023, Ernest lost his hard-fought battle after a short illness with his loving wife and stepdaughter by his side. Born in Norfolk, VA, on November 29, 1960, to Ralph and Elizabeth Angstadt.
His family relocated several times while he was young as his father served in the Navy. The family finally settled in Fall River, MA. A dedicated, hardworking and honorable individual, Ernie was an Information Technology professional for several corporations in the region over the years, most recently United Natural Foods. He had quite a few colleagues over the years that he counted among his many friends. A true sports fanatic Ernie loved football, collegiate and NFL as well. Weekends and late nights found him in front of the television as "there was always a game on somewhere". Ernie leaves a legacy of love, honor and strength and his memory will be cherished by those who knew him, his loved ones and his extended family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lynne (McDevitt) Angstadt of Attleboro, MA who was grateful for every day they had together; his much-loved stepdaughter Nicole Joia and her husband Scott of New Bedford, MA and his beloved grand-daughter Gracie Joia of New Bedford, MA. He was also survived by his sisters: Patricia Angstadt of Fredrickberg, VA; Kathleen and her husband John Rezendes of Warren, RI and Margaret Dorgan of Leesburg, FL. He will be remembered fondly by his many nephews, nieces, and all their children.
Ernie was pre-deceased by his parents Ralph and Elizabeth as well as his sister Judith Angstadt of Fall River and nephew Colin Rezendes of Warren, RI.
Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Ernie's life with a visitation to be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 4-7pm at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, MA 02062. Funeral from the funeral home on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 9am followed by a funeral procession leaving at 10am for a burial at Highland Cemetery, Norwood, MA.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at supportwoundedwarriorsproject.org, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council at wrwc.org or Waterfire Providence at waterfire.org