PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Beverly A. Pellizzaro, 75, of Pittsfield died on her parent’s anniversary, February 1, 2019, at Kimball Farms Nursing Care with her family by her side, after a long courageous battle with dystonia and metastatic breast cancer.



Born in Pittsfield on Dec. 17, 1943, daughter of Adolphe and Josephine Salvadore, she was a graduate of St. Mary's School in Lee, the former Williams High School (1962) in Stockbridge, and Hairdressing school in Worcester, Mass. Beverly worked for many years at Dot & Jan's Salon in Lenox and at Styles by Martina in Pittsfield. She also had many private clients.



Beverly was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Pittsfield and a member of Our Lady Oratory at St. Mary's Church in Lee, a CCD teacher at Mount Carmel Church in Pittsfield for 22 years before its closing. Beverly was a quilter, bowler, Mary Kay Consultant and a member of a ladies lunch group.



Bev will be remembered for her inspirational attitude of courage, faith, strength and perseverance.



She leaves her daughter, Amy Borezoski (George) of Pittsfield; brothers Marty Salvadore (Pat) of Stockbridge and Jim Salvadore of Great Barrington; nephew Todd Salvadore of Virginia; niece Tracy Salvadore of Stockbridge; and many cousins and dear friends.



Funeral notice: Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Stockbridge with a Liturgy of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in St Joseph's Cemetery in Stockbridge.



Visiting hours will be Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kelly Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of the Berkshires or Moments House, both in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main St. Lee, MA 01238.



The family gratefully acknowledges the staff and caregivers at Kimball Farms Nursing Home and Hospice Care of the Berkshires for their care, support and friendship.