November 2, 1941 — December 17, 2023
Gerardo R. Pastore, a loving husband, father, and Nonno, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, with his family by his side. He was 82 years of age.
Gerardo is the beloved husband of the late Maria (Giurleo) Pastore. He is the cherished father of Laura Tassinari, Ralph Pastore and his wife Pamela, Annmarie Doucette and her husband Robert, Robert Pastore and his wife Nancy, Daniel Pastore and his wife Mary, Anthony Pastore and his wife Nicole, and Cristina Pastore and her husband Brian Graveline.
Gerardo is the loving nonno of 14 grandchildren, Leanna, Benjamin, Joseph, Alexander, Christopher, Nicholas, Mariarose, John, Sarah, Isabella, Eva, Daniel, Christian and Gianna, and “grandpaw” of six dogs. He is the dear brother of six sisters and is lovingly survived by many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Born in Nusco, Italy, Gerardo immigrated to America in his teenage years. He was the successful business owner of Jerry’s Custom Tailoring for over 40 years, where he was inducted into the Best of Boston’s Hall of Fame after receiving the award for over 25 years. When he was not working at the shop, he could be found spending time with his family, helping many with home projects as he loved to be hands on, shopping for all different types of tools, and always shopping for imported Italian groceries for his family.
Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home 482 Main St. (RT28) STONEHAM on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Gerardo’s Eternal Life in St. Joseph Church 173 Albion St. Wakefield at 10 am. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Family and friends are kindly invited to gather and share memories with his family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 3 pm to 7 pm in the funeral home. Parking attendants and elevator available.
Please consider donations in memory of Gerardo to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 or to the National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd St. New York, New York 10016-5337.
