Joseph R. Dean, Jr.

Joseph R. Dean, Jr., 76, of 112 West Road, Adams, died early Sunday morning, December 9, 2012, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. He was born in Pittsfield on May 31, 1936, a son of the late Joseph R. and Florence (Hannon) Dean, and attended Adams schools. He served with the Massachusetts National Guard for several years. Mr. Dean was the current operator, with his sons, of Dean's Repair Shop on West Road in Adams. He worked as a sales representative at McAndrews-King GMC-Buick in Adams from 1989 until 2007; and at the former Donahue and Shapiro Chevrolet dealerships in North Adams from 1978 until 1989.He also owned and operated the former Dean's Exxon on Commercial St. in Adams for many years. Long active in town affairs, Mr. Dean was currently serving as Town Moderator in Adams, a position he was first elected to in 2010. He was a member of the Board of Selectmen from 1972 until 1989, and served again from 1991 until 2012. He also served for one term as a Berkshire County Commissioner from 1982 until 1984. He had also served for several years on the Adams Planning Board. A longtime Adams firefighter, Mr. Dean was elected to membership in the Alert Hose Company on June 2, 1964, and served as Secretary from 1991 to 1994, and as Foreman from August of 1998 until 2000. At the time of his passing, he had completed 48 years of service to the Company. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Adams. He was a member of the Maple Grove Civic Club; a member of the Greylock Glen Advisory Board; a member of the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Committee and was the town's Hazardous Waste Coordinator. He was a member and past president of the Board of Directors of the Adams Ambulance Service. He was a former member and past president of the Berkshire County Selectmen's Association. He is survived by his wife, the former Patricia C. Kondel, whom he married on March 15, 1974; 4 Sons, Thomas Dean and his wife, Linda, of Fort Pierce, FL; David Dean and his wife, Kathy, of Adams; Randy Dean of Hayes, VA and Aaron Dean and his wife, Jennifer, of Adams; a brother, James Dean of North Adams; a sister, JoAnn Gelheiser of Adams; 4 Grandchildren, Jennifer Dodge, and Ainsley, Kaeli and Jayden Dean; 3 Great Grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, John "Jack" Dean and William Dean. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12th, at 9:00 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by services at 10:00 AM in the First Congregational Church, Park St. (Rte. 8) Adams. Rev. Mike Mullany, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the family lot in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Alert Hose Company, 3 Columbia St. Adams, MA 01220. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

Joseph R. Dean, Jr.

May 31, 1936 - December 9, 2012