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Richard M. Eramo, 72, of Lenox, MA died on Saturday December 2, 2023 at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield following a brief illness. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on February 21, 1951, a son of the late Dr. Alfred Eramo and Anne V. (Pidhurney) Eramo. Richard attended the First Church of Christ Congregational in Pittsfield. He was a longtime member and participant in Berkshire County ARC. Survivors include his brother, Alfred Eramo Jr. of Pittsfield, MA and his many friends and caregivers at Berkshire County ARC. Richie was a longtime resident with Berkshire County ARC, living in many Berkshire County ARC homes, participating in many of the day program services. In...

Mary (Kampouris) Pellegrinelli, 92 of Dalton, MA died on Wednesday November 29, 2023 at her home. She was born in Gary, IN on September 21, 1931, a daughter of Nicholas E. and Irene (Saroucou) Kampouris who both emigrated from Greece. At 17, Mary graduated valedictorian from Emerson High School in Gary and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in music and piano from Indiana University, where she met Guy A. Pellegrinelli Jr who she married on October 10, 1953. They were lovingly married for 58 years. Mary was primarily a homemaker and devoted to her family, but she had a few part-time jobs over the years including legal secretary for her husband, selling Vanda Beauty Products and income...

James Vincent Renzi, 88 of Pittsfield, MA died on Monday, November 20, 2023 at his partner's residence in Berkshire Village. James was born in Pittsfield, MA on May 5, 1935 a son of the late Dominic and Adeline (Cimini) Renzi. He graduated from Pittsfield High School and attended Providence College and Georgetown University. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Law. James was a veteran of the US Army. James began and ended his career in education teaching in private and public schools in Berkshire County. In between he was a legal consultant for a number of organizations and companies in the United States and Europe living for extended periods in Canada, Italy and Germany....

Dorothy Faye Margolin, 81 of Pittsfield died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Dorothy was born in Bronx, NY on May 9, 1942 a daughter of the late Clara (Mindlin) Margolin & Benjamin Margolin. She attended local schools and went on to attend UMASS College and received her teaching degree. She then was a history teacher for Pittsfield Public Schools for over 30 years. Dorothy was dedicated to her students and was a longtime member of Knesset Israel Synagogue in Pittsfield. She leaves her cousins, Barbara Mandell, Daniel Mandell and Celia Einhorn. She was predeceased by her brother, David Margolin. FUNERAL NOTICE: Graveside services for Dorothy...

Gina Rose (Ruscetta) Marchisio, 82, of Pittsfield died on Sunday October 29, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by her loving family Gina was born on May 5, 1941 in Pittsfield a daughter of John A. Ruscetta & Rose (Eti) Ruscetta. Gina graduated from Pittsfield High School with the class of 1959. She took post graduate courses in hair dressing. Gina was employed as a hair dresser at Gina's Hair Design. Gina worked as a dietary aide at Dalton Nursing Home and also as a cook at the Veteran's Home in Leeds, MA. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a member of the Itam Lodge. Gina enjoyed ceramics, working out at Retro Fitness Gym, and was a member of the Christian...

Edmond James Lusignan Jr., 84, of Pittsfield, MA. Edmond Lusignan, aka Dad, Hon, Gramp, Eddie, foul-mouthed teddy bear, lover of Hobbits, uber sour candy, oncidium orchids, Teo's hotdogs, and the occasional exceptional chicken wing, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, surrounded physically (and in spirit) by his adoring family near and far. A native of Pittsfield, Ed, like many of his generation, navigated considerable strife and heartache from early childhood on. As the oldest of four children in a predominately single-mom household (raised by Ida Lusignan (deceased)), he, in many ways, assumed the role of patriarch in his family after his father, Edmond J. Lusignan Sr. (deceased),...

Mordecai "Mordy" Lapin, 95, of Pittsfield, MA died on Tuesday October 3, 2023 at home. Mordy was born in Manhattan, NY on November 21, 1928, a son of late Nathan and Rebecca Lapin. He achieved his M.E. degree at City College of New York. After graduation Mordy worked as an engineer in New York City, Halfa, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Utica, and lastly for General Electric in Pittsfield, MA. He served in the U.S Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War. In his free time, Mordy loved fencing, dancing, backpacking, hiking, kayaking, and playing bridge with family and friends. Mordy leaves his wife Monica of Pittsfield, MA, his children Marc (Dominique), Michelle, David (Sandy) and...

Joseph Michael McCusker passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, at the age of 84. He was born on April 13, 1939, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Joe was a beloved father, grandfather and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Joe is survived by his long-term companion, Mary Cranson. He is also survived by his children, Brian (and wife Sheila), Martha Pope (and husband Glenn) and Matthew as well as his grandchildren, Shea, Willem, Elle and Jace McCusker, and Molly and Madeline Pope. Joe graduated from Boston College High School and went on to graduate American International College. He had a long successful career as the Vice...

Philip N. Pomerantz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully September 29, 2023. He was at home under Hospice care with family at the bedside. Phil, aged 86, was born in Pittsfield on March 15, 1937 to the late Herbert and Ann Pomerantz. He married his high school sweetheart Paula Waxstein on July 12, 1957. They were married for 63 years until her passing in December 2020. Phil was a history teacher at Pittsfield High School and a Hebrew teacher at Temple Anshe Amunim. He also ran a small family business which he inherited from his father. In the 1970s, Phil was a partner in a local start-up solar energy company, Warmrays. When he had solar panels installed...

Thelma MaryAnn (Monteleone) Hood, 89 of Pittsfield, MA died on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on December 15, 1933, a daughter of William J. and Loretta M. (Teti) Monteleone. She graduated from Pittsfield High School with the class of 1951. Thelma worked at the former First Agricultural Bank and Bank of Boston for 33 years as a floor plan clerk until her retirement in 1994. She was a longtime communicant of the former St. Teresa's Church and, more recently, St. Agnes Church. Thelma enjoyed playing cards and "scratch" with her friends. She was an exceptional cook who will be remembered for the generosity and love she put into making meals...

LIGHT, Margery Jacobs, age 93, of Pittsfield, MA and formerly of Armonk, NY passed away on Friday September 22, 2023. Born in 1930 in NYC, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Light, DDS in 2009. Marge was born in Manhattan to Esther Schoenbaum and Louis Jacobs. She worked for Columbia pictures legal department (as a secretary) before starting her family. After which, she was involved with the Byram Hills PTA and volunteered at the North Castle Library in Armonk for many years. Marge was an avid tennis player and bridge player most of her adult life. She and her husband Jerry moved to Pittsfield after Jerry's retirement. They spent much of the time outdoors, skiing,...

Dr. George F. Gitlitz died peacefully on August 20, 2023, at home in Dalton, MA, surrounded by children, grandchildren, and friends. He was born in Binghamton, NY, on April 8, 1930, the son of the late Morris (Yale '25 and Yale Law, '28) and Deborah Gitlitz. He was predeceased in 2007 by his beloved wife of 43 years, Sheila Ravitch Gitlitz, and by his dear brother, Robert Davis Gitlitz (Yale '55), in 1978. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Sharon Gitlitz, his "forever son-in-law" Steven Skoblow, and their children, Dvorah Fanny Skoblow Gitlitz and Aviva Leah Skoblow; by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael Louis Gitlitz and Dr. Rita Landman, and their children, Jasper Frederick...

William Mach, 80 of Pittsfield, MA died on Friday August 18, 2023 at his home. He was born in Adams, MA on November 21, 1942, a son of Theodore and Stella (Kasperska) Mach. He graduated from the Adams Memorial High School in the class of 1962. William was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the US Air Force. He was last employed as a van driver for Berkshire Community Action Council. Before that, he worked for Mullen Mayflower Movers. Bill was a lifetime New York Yankees baseball fan. He also enjoyed NASCAR and reading. Survivors include one niece, Susan (Scott) Pierce of Windsor, MA and one nephew, Robert W. (Beth) Mach Jr. of Cape Cod. He was predeceased by his...

Allen Joseph Alvaro, 73 of Pittsfield, MA died on Monday August 14, 2023 at his home. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on May 5, 1950, son of Joseph M. and Alice (Cardoso) Alvaro. He graduated from Pittsfield High School with the class of 1969. Allen was last employed at Stop & Shop Supermarket in Pittsfield. Before that, he worked at General Electric Co. for many years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, bowling and fishing. He loved taking care of his double yellow African parrot, "Woo". Survivors include one daughter- Alicia J. Alvaro of Ware, MA and one son- Adam J. Alvaro of Pittsfield. He also leaves eight grandchildren- Joshua Rando, Rachel Rando, twins- Levi and...

Anita M. (Hebert) Lipoufski, 83 of Pittsfield, MA died on Monday July 24, 2023 FUNERAL NOTICE: The Funeral will be Monday July 31, 2023 at 11:00 AM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St. Pittsfield, MA. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. A calling hour at the funeral home will be Monday morning from 10-11 AM. To view the complete obituary or to add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com

Mrs. Antoinette "Nina" Mastrangelo, 89, of Pittsfield, MA passed away on Friday July 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving children. Nina was born in North Adams, MA on September 14, 1933, the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (Falbo) Buda. She attended North Adams schools and graduated from Drury High School in 1951. After graduating, she worked for the North Adams Telephone Company and subsequently at Sprague Electric Company as a Production Clerk and later as a Scheduler. She moved to Pittsfield with her family in 1969. Nina enjoyed spending time and traveling with her family, most recently spending time in Florida each Christmas with her two daughters. She was a very...

Charles F. Wellspeak passed away peacefully at the age of 93 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Charlie had a very full active and productive life and used every minute to full capacity. A lifelong resident of the Berkshires, Charlie was born on January 4, 1930, to Charles J. Wellspeak and Anna (Campbell) Wellspeak in Pittsfield, MA. He leaves the love of his life, the former Frances Marie Capone, whom he married on June 10, 1950, spending 73 years of devoted marriage. He also leaves a son, Michael J. Wellspeak of Adams, MA, and a daughter Susan (Wellspeak) Florin and her husband Jeff, of Virginia Beach, VA. He leaves three grandsons and six great grandchildren. Charlie was a devoted...

Austin Leon "Bud" Hendricks, 75 of Pittsfield, MA died on Sunday July 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his wife and loved ones. He was born in Morristown, NJ on June 10, 1948, a son of Austin and Margaret (Harakaly) Hendricks. He attended schools in Connecticut. Bud was last employed as a supervisor in the IT Department at Country Curtains. He also worked at the former AH Rice in Pittsfield. Bud enjoyed riding his bicycle and fitness training. He also liked working on computers, playing video games and reading. Among his other interests were history, feeding the birds and animals and caring for his Siamese cats. Survivors include his wife who was the love of his life,...

Richard Albert Caropreso, 71 of Becket, MA died on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Lee Health Care and Rehab. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on June 30, 1951, a son of Louis J. and Anne Marie (Whalen) Caropreso. He attended Pittsfield High School. Richard was a veteran of the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He was employed in maintenance. Richard was a communicant of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Survivors include one son- Nicholas Caropreso of Port St. Lucie, FL; two brothers- Michael H. (Pam) Caropreso of Becket, MA and Louis E. (Josephine) Caropreso of Lee, MA and one sister- Patricia (Richard) Cassani of Pittsfield, MA and several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL...

Lenox - Rose A. Marchetto, age 99 of 40 Sunset Avenue and formerly of Pittsfield, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023. Born in Lockport, NY on April 12, 1924, she was the daughter of Francesco Adornetto and Maria Bueme. Rose grew up in Buffalo, NY. At a young age, after the early death of her mother, she was called on to help care for her family of 10 brothers and sisters. During World War II, she supported the war effort by working in Buffalo's heavy industry as a real-life "Rosie the Riveter". She was married for 60 years to her beloved husband, the late Severino A. Marchetto, a founder of Marland Mold Company in Pittsfield. Rose was a devoted member of the Ladies...

Bruce Anthony Cutler, 71, of Naples, Florida, passed away June 16, 2023. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, March 16, 1952, Bruce attended the University of New Mexico where he was awarded a bachelor's degree in architecture, with an emphasis on design, including structure and urban growth, before going on to earn a Master of Architecture. He was a member of the State of Florida American Board of Architects. In December 1977 he married the love of his life, Linda Shimmel, with whom he resided in Naples for the past 46 years. Bruce's hobbies included photography, Boy Scouts of America, graphics, woodworking (furniture), fine arts, travel and zentango. He was a loyal Boston Red Sox fan...