1931 – 2016

LANCASTER, N.H. — Francisco J. Alimandi, 85, of Berlin, N.H., died Sunday, Nov. 20, in Lancaster, N.H., after a battle with bone-marrow cancer.

He was born in Berlin on March 7, 1931, the son of the late Eugene and Antonia (Grannucci) Alimandi and was a lifelong resident. Francis had been employed by Brown Company/James River for 44 years.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Parish, Millsfield Camp Club and the F.O.E., and had served as a cook in the National Guard for many years. His passions in life were his family, which always came first, and his friends.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed playing cards (especially cribbage), horseshoes, tending his vegetable garden and playing the harmonica, accordion and spoons. He had plenty of rhythm. Francis was a good singer and dancer who enjoyed the foot jig, square dancing and the polka. He was a very generous person and was always there if anyone ever needed a hand. He was loved by many.

Family includes his children, Daniel Alimandi and wife, Brinda, of Berlin, Francis Alimandi Jr. of Berlin and Anna Marie Lutz and husband, David, of Berlin; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Aldea (Perry) Alimandi, in 2012; son, Michael L. Alimandi in 2010; and siblings Maria Rudisill, Menjol Alimandi, Elizabeth Roy, Stephen Alimandi and Joseph Alimandi.