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Julie Gundelfinger Obituary
Julie Pete Gundelfinger, 81, of Lenox, MA, passed away January 23, 2017, at home. Born in San Francisco, California, on February 14, 1935, she was the daughter of Pete Stavros and Cula (Vourtsianis) Stavros.
Julie attended schools in Sparks, Nevada, graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, and loved teaching at the Stewart Indian School in Carson City, NV. She married Hugo Gundelfinger and moved to western Massachusetts where she worked for Berkshire Community College and Lee VNA.
Julie was happiest when she was with her family and good friends. She enjoyed preparing delicious holiday feasts, pool parties and summer barbeques, travel, dancing, reading, needlework, and daily visits with her close friend, Mary Ellen Hines. Julie was an active member of the St. George Greek Orthodox community. She had a great sense of humor and a big heart. Julie was a devoted wife and mother, and a good friend to all - ready to lend a hand, lend an ear, and pull up an extra chair at the table.
Julie was pre-deceased by her husband of 45 years, Hugo E. Gundelfinger, who passed away on May 27, 2004.
Survivors include her son, Peter Gundelfinger and his wife Suzanne Smiley of Gill, MA; son, Eric Gundelfinger of Leesburg, Virginia; daughter, Katherine Gundelfinger of Pittsfield, MA; and grandchildren Jonathan Snow, John Gundelfinger, and Hugo Pizarro-Gundelfinger.
SERVICES: A Funeral Service will be held on January 28, 2017, at 2 PM at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 73 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
Please visit www.deryfuneralhome.com to leave condolences.
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Be well
Ron Baker
February 7, 2017
Please accept my belated condolences Katherine. I know how it feels to lose mom.
Ron Baker
Marilyn Trainor
February 2, 2017
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS Katherine its very hard to loose your mom may she rest in peace.
Jeffrey Kemp
February 1, 2017
Katherine and Hugo, I am sorry to learn of the death of your mother and grandmother. I hope you memories of her will sustain you in this very trying time.
Jerry Gillette
January 30, 2017
Katherine,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I hope you and Hugo are doing well.
Grier Horner
January 27, 2017
Katherine, I was very sorry to read of your mother's passing.
Cathie Croteau
January 28, 2017
I'll miss you my dear friend. So many memories over the many, many years. Until we meet again. God Bless
Helma and the Collias girls
January 28, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to Julie's family.
January 27, 2017
AS FINE A PERSON I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE TO HAVE CALLED FRIEND PEACE BE WITH YOU
Patrick & Marie Gormalley
January 27, 2017
To Julie's Family,
What do we say about the loss of a dear friend? Julie always wore a smile and had a kind word to say to one and all.She was faithful in calling weekly to see who would be going to lunch with "The Garden Club" at DelGallo's or Samel's.It will not be the same without her...especially when she'd order her tripe!
Gatherings at her home always meant you'd have a grand time...food,fun and merriment was always on the menu.Such a gracious hostess. Katherine,it was always a pleasure to see you and your family there,too.We know you have memories that you will keep close to your hearts and continue to share with your families and friends..I know we will continue to share with the Garden Club.Tears,both happy and sad,will flow but knowing she is at peace and lived a wonderful life will help ease the pain we all feel now.Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
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