Josephine M. Tristany
1917-2012 Mrs. Josephine M. Tristany, 95, of 191 Brown St., died Tuesday morning, December 11, 2012 at Providence Care Center, Lenox.
Born in Pittsfield on August 12, 1917 the daughter of Paul and Angelina Livorni Morsello, she attended Pittsfield schools. Mrs. Tristany left high school during the 9th grade to begin working to help support her family. She worked as a seamstress at the former pajama factory in Pittsfield. She later moved to Lee with her husband and became Library Assistant at the Lee library for 45 years, retiring in 2006.
She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and had sewed for Pumpkin Patch of Lee.
She was also an avid Boston Red Sox fan.
Mrs. Tristany was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Sacred Heart Rosary Sodality. She was a former communicant of St. Mary Mother of the Church, Lee, and a member of the St.Mary-St. Martha Sodality at St. Mary's.
Josephine was an active volunteer in the community, volunteering for the American Red Cross, the Cub Scouts as a Den Leader, the American Cancer Society Cancer Drive and as Girl Scout cookie Chairperson.
She was predeceased by her husband, Mario J. Tristany, Sr. whom she married on November 10, 1947 at Mt. Carmel Church.
She leaves her two children, Marie T. Gormalley and her husband Patrick of Pittsfield and Mario J. Tristany, Jr. and his wife Linda of Griswold, Conn.; two sisters, Frances Healy of Lenox and Pauline T. Asher of Pittsfield; two grandchildren, Bridget and Kevin Gormalley, both of Pittsfield, several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Mrs. Tristany was predeceased by her daughter, Marguerite A. Tristany; and by her siblings, Nicholas Morsello, Margaret Lombardi, Mary Gasbarrone, Angelina Savko and Paul Morsello Jr.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A liturgy of Christian Burial for Mrs. Josephine M. Tristany will be Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church celebrated by the Rev. James K. Joyce, pastor. Burial will be private and at a later date. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph High School Library Fund, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA 01201, in her memory. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.
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Marie, Bro, and family,
Please accept our wishes and condolensces for our loss of Aunt Josie. Our memories from childhood remain vivid, all of the cousins lined up in the kitchen of the big house waiting for Sunday's feast. Aunt Josie was so sweet and kind to all of us, always. Our deepest love and sympathy to all of you,
Joe and Denise Gasbarrone
Joe Gasbarrone
December 17, 2012
We hold dear the memory of Josie. Her sweet voice and sense of humor always brought a smile to our faces.
Norma & Pete Roman
December 14, 2012
Marie, Bro and family:
Your mother was a "special lady" who led a life of giving and raised two daughters and a son and was very proud of your achievements. She loved and missed your father. I enjoyed my visits to her and hearing stories of her growing up in Pittsfield and working at the Lee Library.
She has left a legacy for all to remember and follow. Love, Mike
Michael Gormalley
December 13, 2012
Marie and Mario,
I'm so very sad to hear of your Mom's passing.She always had a welcoming smile and kind heart.With us girls being @ your house so much....she was also a saint! My deepest sympathies to you and your families.
God Bless,
Janice (Welch) Olds
Janice Olds
December 13, 2012
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Be sure she is in our prayers. Kathy & Larry Casella
December 13, 2012
Dear Marie, We're so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen and John Roche
December 13, 2012
Marie, I am saddened to hear ot the loss of your mother Jose.. She was a wonderful person with a big heart.. She will be dearly missed.. Jose will be in my thoughts and prayers, along with you Pat, Bridget, And Kevin.. love, Jim
Jim Orlowski
December 13, 2012
I was so sorry to learn of Aunt Josie's passing, and I send my deepest sympathies to you all. I have fond memories of time spent in Lee when I was growing up, and also of the trip to Italy that we took with my mother, Aunt Josie, Aunt Fanny, and Aunt Margaret. We visited Grandpa Morsello on that trip, and it was unforgettable. I will carry Aunt Josie in my heart.
Love,
Lisa
Lisa Gasbarrone
December 12, 2012
Dear Mario and Marie,
I'm sorry to hear about your mother. It's been many years since we have seen each other. I still remember living behind you on School St.
December 12, 2012
Dear Marie,
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Messer
Rosemary Messer
December 12, 2012
To Marie % Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Dave Healey & Sue Choquette..a.k.a 'Bittersweet'.
Dave Healey
December 12, 2012
Marie and family, So many wonderful memories of an amazingly kind lady. Encouraging my children to read , tracking down any possible book We desired, always with a warm smile.So proud of her Marie and her grandchildren.She has taught me much and will never be forgotten, God bless Bella, Bella.<3
December 12, 2012
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