Elizabeth A. (Betty) Pero
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Elizabeth A. (Cardell) Pero, 93, a lifelong resident of Pittsfield, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. Born to the late Walter and Anna Meyette Cardell.
Betty graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1946 and the former Pittsfield Secretarial School in 1947. She was employed at General Electric Company prior to her marriage to J. Donald Pero on November 13, 1946.
She was a homemaker most of her life. She was a communicant of St. Charles Church. Betty enjoyed baking, reading, crafts and most of all, sharing time with all her family.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Mary Manghue (Ren?) of Pittsfield, sons Donald (Bonnie) of Adams, Matthew (Tracy) of Pittsfield, son-in-law Brian Reilly and daughter-in-law, Chris Pero. Along with fifteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, daughter Susan Reilly, son Michael, grandchildren Andy and Liz Reilly and brothers Robert and Walter Cardell.
Betty leaves us with: When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, so when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we are apart. For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
As requested, by Betty, there will be no calling hours and burial will be private for the immediate family. Memorial donations may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.