OBITUARIES

Gillio "Gene" Vivori, 97

10/01/2022

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Gillio Anthony "Gene" Vivori, 97 of North Adams, MA died Saturday October 1, 2022 at Williamstown Commons.

He was born in North Adams, MA on March 11, 1925, a son of Joseph Mario and Emma Luigia (Regaioli) Vivori. He attended local schools including Drury High School.

Gene was a veteran of World War II and served in the US Army in Europe where he saw action serving with Company A of the 20th Engineers Combat Battalion.

Gene retired after 31 years from the US Post Office as the Head of Maintenance. After his retirement, he enjoyed going fishing and baseball. He especially enjoyed seeing his friends and talking about the NY Yankees. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and celebrating holidays with family.

Gene was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and was a member of the American Legion Post #125; VFW Post #996 and the Disabled American Veterans.

Survivors include his wife, Bruna M. (Piantoni) Vivori whom he married on July 30, 1955; one daughter- Christine (Thomas) Ramsdell of North Adams, MA; and two sons- Ross A. (Michele) Vivori of North Adams, MA and David M. (Barbara) Vivori of North Adams. He also leaves five grandchildren- Amanda Banks, Brad Vivori, Chase Vivori, Kayla Vivori and Nicholas Vivori; five great grandchildren- Vincent, Benjamin, Jude, Luke and Jayda; one sister- Olga Gassett of South Windsor, CT and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister- Anna Tremblay, Joseph Vivori, and Amadeo Vivori.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Gene Vivori will be celebrated Thursday October 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA are Thursday morning from 9-10:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com

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With deep sympathy to the Vivori family.
from: Nola Carli	on: 10-14-2022

So sorry for your loss ??????
from: Joni Dunn	on: 10-13-2022

Please except our sincere condolences. We hope you find comfort in all your special times together. May he rest in eternal peace.
from: Pam Sisto & Jim Sisto	on: 10-11-2022

My sincere sympathy to the Vivori family; Gene was a wonderful and kind man that gave me some lovely memories growing up. RIP Gene
from: Marie Harpin	on: 10-08-2022

Thinking of you all for your difficult loss…
from: Cheryl Lefave	on: 10-07-2022

A very handsome man who passed those genes along, But more importantly, the kindness his children have toward family, and friends, which has also been passed along to Geno's grandchildren. That good stock and genuineness had to come from someone. My love to the Vivori and Boyer family. BUONANIMA!
from: Kimberly Boudreau-Brown	on: 10-06-2022

Condolences to the family and to David and Barbara my wish for fond memories foes of your father
from: Lawrence Ray	on: 10-05-2022

Our family is heartbroken to hear the news of Geno’s passing we send our condolences to your family personally I will miss the banter between it never mattered who fired the first salvo it was fired right back but always in fun we as a country owe Gene a great debt that can never be fully paid to the greatest generation ever your friend and adversary John
from: John Maloney	on: 10-05-2022

Ross, so sorry to hear about your dad. I always enjoyed chatting it up with him whenever I was working up that way. Condolences to you and your family.
from: Roberta Curran	on: 10-04-2022

To the Vivori family- So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. May he rest in Peace. May his memory always be a blessing.
from: Dale Waterman	on: 10-04-2022

Ross- I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your friends and co-workers in GB are thinking of you at this time.
from: Mark Pruhenski	on: 10-04-2022

So sorry for your loss
from: Cindy M Rosenburg	on: 10-04-2022

Dave & Barb /Family Members, Sorry to hear of your "Dad's" passing. May he rest peacefully in the arms of our everlasting and ever loving Lord. With sorrow and prayers. May "Dad" enter through God's heavenly gate.
from: Joseph Nowak	on: 10-04-2022

My heart and prayers go out to the Vivori family, so sorry to see of Gene’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences. Dave Emery
from: David Emery	on: 10-04-2022

Chris, Tom, and Amanda, We are so very sorry for your loss. May all your wonderful memories help comfort you in the days ahead. Jeff and Erica
from: Erica Pecor	on: 10-04-2022

To Michele and the entire Vivori family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him coming to Drury High School to bring things to his grandchildren or give them a ride. He was so nice when he came into the office. I wanted to adopt him for my grandpa!
from: Pam Kidder	on: 10-03-2022

Ross, Michele and family… I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time
from: Donna Sadlowski	on: 10-03-2022

Ross and family; So sorry for your loss
from: Dusty Haas	on: 10-03-2022

I am heartbroken! I had so many enjoyable times raz him about his Yankees. He was always a father figure to me. He will be sadly missed. My condolences to the whole family
from: Harry Beverly	on: 10-03-2022

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