Rose Pixley, 92, of Hyde Place in Lee, MA, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield, MA. Born in Lee, MA on June 13, 1922, she was the daughter of Umberto and Louisa Galardi Tadiello. Rose lived her entire life in Lee, and was educated in Lee Schools. She was employed as a housekeeper for many years and started working as a library cleaner in 1957. In 1980, Rose began working as a library aide, the position she held until 2007. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and was an avid reader. Rose is survived by her daughter, Janet L. Pixley of Pittsfield, and her cousins; Robert E. Zerbato and his wife, Lynn, Robert P. Zerbato, Challis L.Zerbato, Brian R. Zerbato and Jason M. Zerbato and his wife, Jessica. She is predeceased by a son, Charles B. Pixley, Jr., who passed away in 1969. A funeral service for Rose Pixley will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Lee, MA. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lee. There are no visiting hours. Friends wishing may make memorial donations to the Lee Library, in care of the funeral home.

Service Details

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 11:00am, Kelly Funeral Home

Interment Details

St. Mary's Cemetery