John Edson Mandigo

MANDIGO, JOHN EDSON of Medfield passed away on May 1, 2018 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Rose (Dwyer) Mandigo. Devoted father of Jacqueline I. Ashe of Franklin, Mark C. Mandigo and his wife Katherine of Norwood and Doris Magnussen and her husband Kris of Franklin. Brother of Edith Abrahamson of Cotuit and the late Ethel Frame, George Mandigo, Earl Mandigo, Blanche Huntley, Maude Brooks and Mildred Wood. Son of the late John Johnston Mandigo and Carrie (Higgins) Mandigo. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Matthias, Thomas, Averil, Dave C., Dave A., and Elizabeth. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren, and as Uncle Johnny to many nieces and nephews. John was a retired supervisor at the VA West Roxbury for many years and was known as Johnny the Painter at Jordan Marsh and Macy's in Framingham where he worked for over 20 years. John and his wife Dorothy formed 2 square dance clubs, the Do Si Doers and Scrambled Eights. He also volunteered at the Medfield Animal Shelter and the Charles River Watershed Assoc. John was a WWII US Army Air Force Veteran and was part of the Liberation of the Philippines. He then went on to serve in the US Air Force during the Korean War as a drill instructor. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 4-8pm at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood. A funeral home service will be held on Thursday evening 7:45pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018, 1:45pm at the Mass. National Cemetery Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the CWRA, Charles River Watershed Assoc. 190 Park Road Weston, MA 02493 www.crwa.org