Mrs. Dorothy E. Gentile

Dorothy Elizabeth (Bentz) Gentile, 91, formerly of 27 Murray St. Adams, died Tuesday evening, April 7,2015, at Fairview Commons, Great Barrington, where she had been a resident for the past 5 years. Her beloved husband, Michael A. Gentile, whom she married in 1943, predeceased her after a long marriage that was the cornerstone of her life. It is a joy to know they are together again. Born in Adams on December 8, 1923, Dorothy spent the majority of her life living in her much loved hometown. Daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Schneider) Bentz, she graduated from Adams High School and attended classes at North Adams State College. She trained to be a technician at Sprague Electric Co. and later helped to establish the Audio-visual department at McCann Technical High School in North Adams. Mrs. Gentile's competence with emerging technology and interest in expanding education led to the creation of McCann's first TV Studio where she oversaw many of its productions. She was a favorite instructor whom many students returned to visit during her 22 years of service. She retired in 1991. Dorothy was a communicant of the Parish of Notre Dame in Adams and a participant in its Ladies of St. Anne organization. She was a member of the Adams Historical Society, the Adams Quilters and the Adams Senior Center. An accomplished seamstress, quilter and photographer, Dorothy was an avid reader with a life long curiosity for learning. She is survived by 3 daughters, Donna Fenton (Jon) of Pittsfield, Michele Gentile (Terry Giesler) of Big Pine Key, FL and Teresa Gentile (Todd Lewis) of Great Barrington and a son Michael J. Gentile of Vaughn, WA; 5 grandchildren, Christopher (Karen) Fenton, Abby (Jon) Adinolfi, Shane and Jacob Gentile and Julia Lewis. She leaves 6 great grandchildren as well as several nieces , nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Francis Bentz, and sister, Kathleen Thomas. The funeral will be held on Monday, April 13, at 9:00 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Calling Hours are Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Fairview Commons Activities Fund, Fairview Commons, 151 Christian Hill Rd. Gt. Barrington, MA. 01230.

Mrs. Dorothy E. Gentile

December 8, 1923 - April 7, 2015