Mr. Eugene "Gene" Maselli

Eugene Joseph Maselli, 86, of Pittsfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Pittsfield on August 2, 1939, son of the late Joseph Eugene and Elvira Rose (Mazzetti) Maselli, he attended Pittsfield Public Schools and graduated from Pittsfield High school in 1957. Mr. Maselli proudly served his country in the Army National Guard from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1965, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6). On August 29, 1959, Eugene married the former Eileen Fitch at St. Mark’s Church in Pittsfield. Together they shared nearly 67 years of marriage, raising a loving family built upon faith, hard work, and devotion to one another. A highly respected master carpenter, Gene began his career with Allegrone Construction,Gordon Houldsworth Company, Unistress Corporation, and Petricca Construction before joining Berkshire Medical Center, where he worked from 1974 until his retirement in 2006. He was a licensed construction supervisor. He owned and operated Maselli Sharpening Service, a very successful sharpening business, for many years. Gene generously shared his time and talents throughout his life and helped his children with whatever they needed. He coached youth hockey and baseball for his son’s teams, volunteered for many years at the Ralph Froio Senior Center, and remained an active member of St. Mark’s Church throughout his adult life as an usher and a caretaker of the church. Above all else, Eugene was devoted to his family. He cherished every moment spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren, whose accomplishments and happiness brought him his greatest joy. He leaves his beloved wife, Eileen (Fitch) Maselli; his children, Laurie Burdick (Scott), Robert Maselli (Brandi), and Cheryl Maselli; his cherished grandchildren, Benjamin Burdick, Alyssa Maselli, and Noah Maselli; his brother, Mark Maselli (Helen); along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Raymond Levante and Richard Maselli. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate caregivers of HospiceCare in the Berkshires, Dr. Grenoble, Dr. Belkin, and the staff of the Phelps Cancer Center for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Gene and his family. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Eugene will be Thursday, August 6, 2026, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Mark’s Church, celebrated by the Rev. John Salatino, Pastor. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gene’s memory can be made to St. Mark’s Church, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, or the Phelps Cancer Center, in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Eugene "Gene" Maselli

August 2, 1939 - July 30, 2026