Mr. Peter J. Jones

Peter Jay Jones, 89, of Pittsfield, MA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 of esophageal cancer at Berkshire Place. Peter was born in Pittsfield on January 31, 1934, the son of Frederick and Margaret Jones. He had been married to his beloved wife, Jean M. Jones for 57 years until her passing on December 14, 2020. Peter graduated in 1952 from St. Joseph’s High School and worked at General Electric before heading to North Adams State College (MCLA) to study education. He was a teacher in the Pittsfield Public Schools for 30 years. While teaching, he opened his own business, Jones Trophies, beginning out of his home and then moving to Melville St. for the majority of time. He took great pride in running his business for 50 years and recently just closed his shop in October of this year. Pete loved golfing and spending time with his great friends at Berkshire Hills Country Club where he was a proud member for 64 years. He also enjoyed skiing with his children and friends at Brodie Mtn. and taking trips to the family home at Old Silver Beach on Cape Cod. Mr. Jones is survived by his daughter, Christine McDonald of Pittsfield, his son Daniel Jones and his wife Andrea of Walden, VT, and his brother-in-law, Gerald McCue of Ridgefield, CT. He also leaves his grandchildren, Natalie Jones of Northampton, MA and Caitlyn McDonald of Pittsfield, whom he adored. In addition to his wife, Peter was predeceased by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, James and Doris McCue, two brothers, Frederick (Fritz) and John (Jack) Jones as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Peter’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Berkshire Place for their exceptional care and kindness. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Peter Jay Jones will be Monday, December 18, 2023 with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, celebrated by the Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club, in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 in his memory.

Mr. Peter J. Jones

January 31, 1934 - December 9, 2023