Geraldine C. Pellegrini

Geraldine C. Pellegrini obituary, Leominster, MA

Geraldine C. Pellegrini

Geraldine Pellegrini Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Richardson Funeral Home - Leominster on Sep. 9, 2024.

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Geraldine C. Tocci Pellegrini, age 95, life resident of Leominster, MA, daughter of Antonia (Marini) and Gerardo Tocci, took her last journey on September 5, 2024 in the pre-dawn of that fine late summer day at Sterling Village. She leaves behind aching hearts and a million fond memories.
After 16 years of a loving marriage Geraldine became a single mom when she lost her husband, Armando Pellegrini. Her three daughters, Donna Halloran (Robert), Cathie P. Paine (Alex), and Doreen Miley (David) lovingly stood by their mom throughout her long life. "Grammy" was totally devoted to her eight grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew, Cassandra, Johanna, Louisa, Nathan, Jacob, and Moriah, who all remember spirited sleepovers at Grammy's home.
Great Grammy's love continued unabated as 12 great grandchildren, Emma, Liam, Edin, Grayson, Clara, Brayden, Aviana, Ella, Antonia, Aria, Alina, and Marina joined her family.
As well as being an exceptional wife and mom, Geraldine's career path started in cosmetology and then she joined the corporate world in key accounting positions at Plastic Academy and Tucker Housewares. As a life-long learner she took many courses to stay current with fast-paced technology; she was worthy of earning a computer science or even an engineering degree. After retiring from Tucker she was instrumental in developing Creative Choices, a before and after school program for Leominster, where all the kids affectionately called her "Mrs. G."
Besides her professional endeavors, Geraldine was a dedicated member of the Saint Anna's Society and she was supportive in the efforts to get Lassie League established for young girls. She enjoyed spear-heading house projects and improvements, cooking elaborate Italian meals, especially for her open house every year on Christmas Eve, and lively card games with her dear friends.
An avid reader, you could always count on having in-depth conversations with Geraldine, covering an array of subjects. She was certainly a woman before her time, constantly challenging norms and looking for fresh solutions to world problems. Her focus was always on the future and how it would affect the children. She had an open mind, was never judgmental, and was spiritual in how she lived her long life.
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September 12, 2024

Kathy Davis posted to the memorial.

September 11, 2024

Lisa Scholl posted to the memorial.

September 10, 2024

Kathy Davis posted to the memorial.

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Kathy Davis

September 12, 2024

I already posted one memory, but I wanted to post another. One of the many times we spent together, she taught me how to make her delicious spaghetti sauce and ricotta gnocchi. To this day I still make them both. Yesterday I made another batch with my tomatoes out of our garden. I think of her fondly each time. What a special friend she was to me.

Lisa Scholl

September 11, 2024

I haven't seen Geraldine in over 40 years, but I still remember her kindness to Joe and I when we would "drop-in" with Bob and Donna for a meal!

Rest in peace, Geraldine

Kathy Davis

September 10, 2024

The blizzard of '78. She had me stay overnight at her house. We made fried dough and Baklava, watched scary movies and at all desserts. She was such a wonderful friend.

Patti Tocci (Mrs Amideo Tocci jr)

September 10, 2024

Aunt Gerry was a wonderful lady
I am so sorry to hear of her death
She raised 3 beautiful daughters
To Donna, Cathy and Doreen my
sincere condolences in the loss of your mom
May your lifetime memories cheer
She is in God's hands and at peace

Norma Piermarini Marshall

September 10, 2024

Aunt Gerry, your smile always lit up a room and your laughter made everyone happy...we will remember you with the fondest of memories...

To those I love
If I should ever leave you whom I love
To go along the Silent Way, grieve not,
Nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk
Of me as if I were beside you there,
(I'd come... I'd come, could I but find a way!
But would not tears and grief be barriers?)
And when you hear a song or see a bird I loved,
Please do not let the thought of me be sad...
For I am loving you just as I always have...
You were so good to me!
There are so many things I wanted still to do...
So many things to say to you...
Remember that I did not fear...
It was just leaving you that was so hard to face...
We cannot see Beyond... But this I know;
I loved you so...
'Twas heaven here with you!

Isla Paschal Richardson, American poet

How happy is Heaven now with Aunt Gerry reunited with Uncle Al...Godspeed...love, Norma Jean

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