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Rose Teresa (Pellizzari) Gancarz
1924 - 2014 ADAMS Mrs. Rose Teresa (Pellizzari) Gancarz, 90, of 17 Pleasant St., a former longtime resident of Burlingame Hill, died early Thursday morning, Oct. 30, at her home. She was born in Pittsfield on Apr. 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Dominic and Catherine (Modolo) Pellizzari, and attended schools in Cheshire and Adams. Mrs. Gancarz last worked for 20 years in the Buildings and Grounds Dept. at Williams College in Williamstown, until retiring in 1989. She was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II, Adams. She was a very social person, and enjoyed dining out with friends and co-workers. She liked to knit and crochet, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Her husband, Stanley P. Gancarz, whom she married on May 8, 1943, died on July 9, 2000. She is survived by two daughters, Catherine Boody and her husband, Ralph, of Savoy; and Bonita Kendall and her husband, Todd, of Dalton; two sons, Gene Gancarz and his companion, Patricia Wol, and William Gancarz and his wife, Patty, both of Adams; a sister, Yolanda Baker of East Hampton, Conn.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Donna Boryta; and a brother, Dominic Pellizzari. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, Adams, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility, 1000 North St. Pittsfield, MA 01201, or to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, 877 South St. Pittsfield, MA 01201. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com
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We are so sorry for your loss.We will always remember her going out for lunch or dinner with Mom.Now they are together again,all of them.Love Al and Darlene Favreau
Allan Favreau
November 3, 2014
Bonnie and Todd,
We are so very sorry to hear about your mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Sending much love, The Bachman's.
Kim Bachman
November 3, 2014
I will always remember Polly. A happy joyous lady and a good friend to our Sadlow family.
Jeannette (sadlow) Persons
November 3, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara and Avril Levesque
November 2, 2014
We remember Rose so fondly from her volunteer work @ Berkshire Share. She was always so sweet & such a dedicated worker. Our thoughts & prayers go out to her loved ones.
Patty & Al Alcombright
October 31, 2014
To the Kendall's and the entire Gancarz family, We're so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
The Nealon's
October 31, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Rose's passing. She was a good friend of my Mom's from Williams College and we always enjoyed lunch with the "Williams Girls". I am sure Mom is meeting her at the Gate welcoming her home. Rose was always a lot of fun. My condolences to family and friends.
Carol Boucher
October 31, 2014
I am so very sorry over your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pat Callander
October 31, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was such a sweet lady. If there is anything I can do for you let me know.
Love and Prayers,
Cynthia LaPlante
Cynthia LaPlante
October 31, 2014
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