Gerardo Luise

Gerardo “Gerry” Luise of Malden passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 24th. Born on January 4, 1934, and raised in Sant'Angelo All'Esca, Avellino, Italy, he was the son of the late Michele and Maria (Iannuzzi) Luise.Gerry’s life was a testament to the value of hard work and the importance of family. At a young age, he worked helping his mother bake bread for their small town while also learning to become a tailor under the direction of his future father-in-law, Alberto Marino. On December 11, 1955, he married Filomena Marino and then left for America the following month with one small suitcase and his accordion. One of his proudest moments that he spoke about often was becoming a United States citizen in 1961. Soon thereafter, Gerry and Filomena purchased their home in Malden where they raised their children, Maria, Michael and Albert. Gerry was a talented and skillful tailor and spent his entire career in the clothing industry. After working for different apparel manufacturers, he landed a supervisory position at Grieco Brothers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a company best known for their famous custom tailored Southwick suits. He was always readily available with his tape measure and chalk marker in hand for friends and family who needed any type of clothing altered, hemmed, fixed or even created from scratch.

Gerry was a man of quiet strength who will long be remembered for his kind demeanor and warm smile. He loved tending to his garden and backyard and spent a lot of time sitting outside enjoying the sun. He also liked to walk, watch every kind of sports team, can tomatoes, watch westerns and visit Suffolk Downs and Foxwoods. But he was most happy when he was spending time with his family, who were the center of his world, especially his seven grandchildren who always brought a smile to his face whatever the circumstance.

Gerry was the beloved husband of Filomena (Marino) Luise, and the devoted father of Maria Luise of Malden, Michael Luise and his wife Joanne of Wilmington and Albert Luise of Malden. He was the loving Nonno of Kayla Luise and fiancé Nicholas Marotta, Nicholas Luise, Daniel and Taylor Luise, Kristen Luise and Ella, Nora and Emme Luise. Gerry is also survived by loving nieces, nephews and cousins. We will miss him dearly, but his spirit lives on in the memories we cherish.

Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 9:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Malden, at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 31, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.