Mr. Michael J. Cassinelli

Mr. Michael J. Cassinelli, 82, of Pittsfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on September 5, 1942, son of the late Joseph and Amelia Gomes Cassinelli, he graduated from Pittsfield High with the class of 1960. For the majority of his career, Mike was employed by General Electric, where he worked as a programmer. It was from there that he retired after 35 years of dedicated service. In his retirement, Mike volunteered for Berkshire Medical Center at the Information desk in the Medical Arts building. He loved to greet people with a smile and help them with any questions they may have. Among many things, Mike loved the Boston Red Sox, and loved being a part of the GE golf and bowling leagues. He also enjoyed coaching little league when his children were young, and was an avid Blackjack player. Mike and Susan shared a deep love for traveling together, exploring new destinations around the globe. They particularly enjoyed immersing themselves in the local culture by attending theater performances in each place they visited. They cherished the unique experiences that these theater outings provided. It was a perfect blend of adventure and artistic appreciation, making their travels even more special. Mike is survived by his beloved wife, the former Susan Ochs, with whom he would have celebrated his 32nd wedding anniversary on the 26th of June. He leaves behind his children Wendy Ketchum (Roger), Tracey Apple (Pat), Tammy Elmstrom (Chris), Rebeccah Cyr (Phil), and Michelle Sawyer-Wheeler (Kim). Mike loved his grandchildren: Alex, Morgan, Samantha, Ryan, Taylor, and Christopher; along with his great grandchildren: Avery, Sawyer, Callahan, Blake, and William. Besides his parents, Mike was predeceased by his son, Joseph Cassinelli, and his granddaughter Jessica White. Mike was truly a remarkable man, one whose kindness, integrity, and generosity left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Michael. J. Cassinelli will be Friday, March 21, 2025, at 12 noon at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be directly prior to the service, from 10 am to 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the American Heart Association in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Michael J. Cassinelli

September 5, 1942 - March 14, 2025