Geraldine R. Pedercini, 85

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Geraldine R. Pedercini, of North Adams, died August 22, 2024, at home with her loving family surrounding her. She was born in North Adams on July 24, 1939, daughter of the late Dominic and Celia (Hamelin) Pedercini. She was predeceased by her sister, Dolores Waterhouse (2018) as well as her nephew, Shawn Waterhouse (2008); two brothers, Robert Pedercini (2023), whom she shared a home and lifetime with, and Anthony Pedercini (2024) She is survived by her sister, Anita Flowers.

She leaves behind her nephew, William Waterhouse, Jr. and nieces, Terry Hartman and her husband Mark, Kimberly Sacco and her partner James Murphy, Deborah Pedercini, Ann Marie Kuyler and her husband Raymond and Alicia Flowers.

She also leaves behind many great-nieces and nephews whom she loved and cared for from birth. Lynn Lefaver, Ashley Falco, Dylan Waterhouse, Matthew Sacco, Nicholas Leveque, Samantha Hartman, William Waterhouse, III, Morgan Leveque, Stephanie Sacco, Hannah Forrest, Tessa Leveque, Gia Kuyler, Haleigh Flowers and Lucie Kuyler, as well as great-great grandnieces and nephews; Tymothy LeFaver, Matthew Smith, Celia, Maggie and Ziona Falco, Logan, Emery and Walker Leveque, Nevaeh Waterhouse, William Waterhouse, IV, and Alizay Waterhouse.

Geraldine graduated from Drury Senior High School. Geraldine was one of the first graduates of the Cosmetology program at Charles H. McCann and was a hairdresser at The Rendezvous Salon, until she opened Pedercini’s Beauty Salon in North Adams in the late 70’s.

Affectionately known as “Aunt Gerry”, she was not only an aunt to her nieces and nephews, but she was also a mother figure to many and a caregiver to all who knew and loved her. She spent many hours reading, playing and storytelling to all in her favorite spot, the front porch.

Aunt Gerry loved spending time with her family and preparing meals at holiday gatherings. She loved her home and caring for her beautiful gardens. She had many wonderful friendships, and she enjoyed visiting her sister in Rhode Island, shopping, and trips to the Casino. She was a selfless person and put all others before herself.

The family would like to thank the excellent care she received by HospiceCare in the Berkshires staff. Their compassionate care was greatly appreciated.

There are no calling hours at this time, a private service will be in the fall. Donations in Geraldine Pedercini’ s memory can be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, Inc. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com