PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Genevieve Lofaro, 85, of Pittsfield, Mass., passed away August 17, 2018, at home. 

Born on April 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles and Norma Williams Cassar, she was educated in New York schools. She married John P. Lofaro on September 15, 1951; they would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary next month. 

Mrs. Lofaro was primarily a homemaker, but worked for many years selling Avon. She volunteered as a baker for many years at the VFW in New York. 

She leaves behind her loving husband, John Lofaro of Pittsfield; her children, Lucille Catan of Pittsfield, John Lofaro Jr., of Indiana, Michelle Angora of Pittsfield and Jeanette Lofaro of Cheshire; her sister, Muriel Natale of Florida; brother Charles Cassar of Florida; five grandchildren, Bob, Corinne, Mike, Anthony and Taylor; four great-grandchildren, Crysta, Anna, Chrissy and Madyson; as well as her loving nieces and nephews of New Hampshire.

She was predeceased by a grandson, Jonathan Catan, and her brother Vito Tambone.

Funeral notice: Funeral services for Mrs. Lofaro will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Dery Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will follow at Pittsfield Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made her in name to Learn to Cope, in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.