Angelo Berasi Jr., 92

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Angelo P. Berasi Jr., 92, of North Adams died peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020, at home surrounded by his children after a short illness.

Angelo was born in North Adams, Mass., on May 29, 1928, a son of the late Angelo Berasi Sr. and Maria (Cellana) Berasi. Angelo was a WWII veteran, enlisting in the U.S Navy in 1946 and serving aboard the USS Foss as an electrician and fireman first class. After his service, Angelo worked at General Electric in Pittsfield, Mass., for 38 years as a test engineer.

Our dad was a determined self learner with a quiet manner, but powerful influence. He had a stealth sense of honor and total devotion to family and was a die-hard New York Giant fan. He was, in our opinion, the best Nonno anyone could have, loving and generous, and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by four children, Francesca Boisjolie (Kevin), David Berasi, Roberta Lamb and Elizabeth Boland, all of North Adams; six grandchildren, Matthew Lamb, Kenneth Lamb, Kevin Lamb, Nicholas Berasi, Michael (Sully) Boland and Jonathan Boland; and two great-grandchildren, Josephine Lamb and Reece Lamb.

Angelo was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Patricia (Gilmore) Berasi, who died in 1999; his sister Frances Roberts, who died in 2018; and his son-in law, Kenneth Lamb who died in 2005.

Funeral notice: Funeral services will be private with burial in Southview Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.