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Dolores Bianco, 88

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Dolores A. (Mancini) Bianco 88, of North Adams passed away on February 23, 2024. She was born in North Adams on October 11,1935, fifteen minutes after her twin sister, Gabriella, to the late Constance (Gigliotti) and David Mancini. Dolores called North Adams home for most of her life.

Dolores graduated from Vererini Academy in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1953. Returning to North Adams, she was employed at Sprague until she married and relocated to Westfield, Massachusetts. There, she worked at Electrolux in West Springfield until she began to raise her three children. Upon returning to North Adams, Dolores was employed as a bookkeeper at Jarish Paper Box and later at the North Adams City Hall in the water department.

Dolores was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, where she proudly served as a Eucharistic Minister. She also volunteered in the kitchen during the Parish’s annual bazaar as well as braiding palms for their Easter celebrations. Dolores also made these palms for her family and friends.

Dolores loved spending time with her family including traveling to see her children and grandchildren in New Hampshire, Arizona, and New Jersey. She also enjoyed her trips to Cape Cod, Florida, California, and Connecticut. Dolores enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time in her backyard trimming bushes, planting flowers, and working around her Blessed Mother statue. However, her most favorite pastime was going to the casinos with her daughter Missy, her sister Gabriella, “adopted” daughter Lollie Rose, and sometimes by herself on the casino party bus. Dolores also took immense pride in taking care of her daughter’s dogs.

Dolores is survived by her three children, Maureen Lynch (Dennis) of Londonderry, NH, John “Jay” Parisien (Liz) of Turnersville, NJ, and Melissa Parisien and Coco, (Missy’s puppy who Dolores thought of as her grand puppy), of North Adams. Four grandchildren, Katherine and Scott Lynch and Justin and Jill Parisien who she loved very much. She is also survived by two of her sisters, Faith “Dolly” Trottier and her twin sister Gabriella Bond both of North Adams, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, former Mayor Joseph R. Bianco and Stanley Taskin and her two sisters, Gioia Zappone and Violet Torchia.

A celebration of life Mass will take place at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 70 Marshall Street in North Adams on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM with a visitation before the Mass at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home West Chapel, located at 521 West Main Street, North Adams from 8:30 to 10:30. Dolores will be laid to rest next to her mother at Southview Cemetery.

Our mother has emphatically requested no flowers. So in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church or the A.Y.J. Fund through the Funeral Home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com


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Dear Missy and family. It is with deep sympathy that I send this message. I'm sure that your Mom is at peace now and that you can find your own inner peace.
Sincerely,
Karen
from: Karen Richardello Gordonon: 03-04-2024

Missy, i’m so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was quite the lady. She was always a lot of fun to be around especially those casino trips. Both our mothers through characters on that trip also. Ha ha ha sorry for your loss.
from: Carol Greenbush on: 02-29-2024

Missy & Dolly my thoughts are with you for your loss … you are in my prayers~
from: Cheryl Lefaveon: 02-28-2024

Sending our deepest condolences to the entire family of Dolores Bianco…a wonderful woman who we will miss but know she is now the brightest star in heaven. Rest In Peace my friend.
from: Tony and MaryAnn Abuision: 02-28-2024

Our condolences to the Bianco family. Dolores became a great friend and roommate to my mother at Williamstown Commons, they were like two peas in a pod. She made my mother’s time at the nursing home more bearable. I guarantee my mother greeted her in heaven. We feel your pain, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
from: The Priester Family on: 02-28-2024

Missy, So sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Deb Caron
from: on: 02-28-2024

Dear Missy, Gaby & Dolly, I was so sad to learn of Dolores’s death. I’m very sorry for your loss, offering prayers for her soul & your comfort.
from: Diane Parsonson: 02-28-2024

Aunt Dolores, your pearls of wisdom will be remembered always through my children and grandchildren. Until we meet again, shine bright for us. Rest easy now.
from: nancy bulletton: 02-28-2024

Missy, you and your family have our deepest condolences. Dolores was a beautiful lady, and it was a pleasure to have known her. Peace my friend.
from: Gary & Tracey Fletcheron: 02-27-2024

Missy, Dolly and Gaby - I was so sorry to read about the passing of Dolores. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
from: Mary Ellen Eliasenon: 02-26-2024

My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
from: John A. Bernardo Esq on: 02-26-2024

We had the pleasure of meeting Dolores at Williamstown Commons while visiting her roommate,my lifelong friend. We loved Dolores’ sense of humor and her stories. We were so blessed to have met her and will be forever grateful for the kindness and compassion she showed my friend.
Doug and Dot Wandrei
from: Dot and Doug Wandreion: 02-26-2024

My favorite aunt you were, lending your ears and advice to me when I needed a pep talk. You had a way of making things seem “not so bad”, and you had some funny stories to tell. I so enjoyed our little talks. You were the best taste tester for some of my favorite dishes . I loved having you next door as one of my favorite neighbors. The nights by the campfires that you loved will never fade from my memory . You were a fun lady to be around, and I will miss you terribly . Fly with the angels Aunt Dolores??
from: Renee on: 02-26-2024

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