Gloria Galaise Marchione, 91, beloved wife for nearly 60 years of the late Berkley Marchione, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Fairview Commons. She was born July 4, 1928, in Torrington, Connecticut, daughter of Arthur and Roxie (Farnham) Galaise. Throughout her years of hard work, she also took pride in raising a wonderful family. She enjoyed playing golf, watching sports (especially the Red Sox) and spending time with her pug, Silver. Gloria was a longtime member of the United Church of New Marlborough. Her most precious moments were spending every day with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who all live close by.
She leaves behind son Michael Marchione and wife Barbara of New Marlborough; three daughters: Kim Peretti and husband Tom of Delhi, New York, Kathy Andrus of New Marlborough, and Joely Snyder and husband John of New Marlborough; brother Arthur Galaise; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brother Richard Galaise, sister Beatrice Galaise Lauzier, daughters, Jennifer Marchione Pedersen and infant Bonnie Lee Marchione, and infant great-granddaughters Sarah and Sandy Swaller.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME in Great Barrington, followed by a brief service celebrating her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Church of New Marlborough, the New Marlborough Volunteer First Responders or to HospiceCare in the Berkshire through the funeral home, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Remembrances, memories and reflections may be sent to the family through www.finnertyandstevens.com.
