Pierre Joseph, 80

HANCOCK, Mass. — Pierre Joseph, 80, died peacefully in Hancock with his family around him on Sept. 14, 2018. 

Born in Bsalim, Lebanon, on August 1,1938, he was son of the late Samuel and Rose Haddad Joseph. Pierre emigrated when he was 11 years old to Cortland, N.Y., where he was raised with his six siblings. 

He attended SUNY Binghamton and Syracuse University and was then recruited for the General Electric Manufacturing Program. He excelled quickly through the ranks at G.E. In 1977, he decided to venture out on his own and he started Liberty Realty. He eventually had offices in Hancock, Mass., and New Lebanon, N.Y., and assisted in thousands of transactions over the years. 

Pierre was an active member of his community. His positions included School Community Member and Selectman of the Town of Hancock, Chairman of the Finance Committee at St. Mark Church, Board Member at Berkshire Health Systems, Board Member at Hillcrest Hospital and Chairman of the Board at Hillcrest Educational Centers where a building was dedicated in his honor in 2009.

His greatest pleasure in life was to raise his four wonderful children, Michael Joseph of Acton, Mass., Michelle Looney of Dalton, David Joseph of Lanesborough and Penny Saupe of Richmond. The love of his life has been and will be forever Patricia Ann Joseph, whom he married on Aug. 29,1964. He is survived by his five remaining siblings, his loving wife, four children, their spouses, and nine beautiful grandchildren.

Funeral notice: Funeral services for Mr. Pierre Joseph will be held Thursday, September 20, 2018, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Mark Church, celebrated by Monsignor Michael Shershanovich, Pastor of St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow in the Hancock Cemetery. 

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home in Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to either Hillcrest Educational Centers or Dana Farber in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.