Mrs. Gloria Beacco Brazie

Gloria Beacco Brazie, 86, died in Texas on Thursday, August 25 at her home. She was born December 14, 1935, in Warren, Michigan, the daughter of Romeo Beacco and Emma Sermini Beacco. While visiting relatives in Western Massachusetts, Gloria met and fell in love with Richard Brazie. They married in 1954, and in 1956 purchased a home in Lenox where she raised her family and spent the next 56 years. In 1963, she began her career with the Town of Lenox. Beginning as a secretary to the Board of Selectmen, ending with the School Department. Her skills with numbers and organization allowed her to accept new responsibilities, while earning both an Associates and Bachelors Degree. She retired as the Director of Business Services, in 1998. Prior to retirement, Gloria received an award from the Town, recognizing her for 35 years of outstanding service. Gloria's many career accomplishments pale in comparison to the true mission of her life, raising her family. Gloria was a selfless giver who did everything for the purpose of making others happier. From the start, she encouraged and supported each of her children to pursue their passion. These became her passions as well. Baseball, Hockey, Ballet, and Horseback riding were all supported and encouraged. A blue ribbon, a trophy, or a recital were all equal reasons for celebration. Gloria's enthusiasm and interest in her children's activities extended far beyond their participation. She easily made friendships, and built her social life around activities. The hockey years, as she referred to them, were amongst the best in her life. As her children matured, Gloria remained intellectually curious and actively pursued interests that had long taken a backseat to her family. Her childhood love of baseball reemerged in a passionate love for the Boston Red Sox. She loved the strategy and comradery that playing Bridge afforded. She reveled in listening to and attending Opera. She loved summer Theater, and an occasional trip to New York for a Broadway Show. Gloria spent summer evenings enjoying the ambiance and grandeur of Tanglewood with her friends. She loved to travel, both nationally and internationally. A lover of warm weather and the beach, she made many trips to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. In the early 2000's Gloria began wintering in Texas with her youngest son. In 2012 she made the difficult decision to leave Lenox, for Texas. The Arella Forest allowed Gloria to enjoy a wonderful new life of activities with new friends. The warm weather and community environment allowed Gloria to truly enjoy the winter of her life. Gloria is survived by her children; Paul Brazie (Ewa), Cheryl Brennan (James), John Brazie; 10 grandchildren; Thomas J. O'Brien II, Rachel Brazie, Heather Brennan, Emily Brennan, Jaime Brennan, Autumn Brennan and Madeline Brennan, Rikki Brazie, and Spencer Brazie; great-grandchildren Zoe Funk, Maximillian Funk, McKenna Pittinger, Daniel Pittinger, Sol Malloy, Lunar Malloy and two great-great-grandchildren. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her three brothers; Arthur, Raymond, and Ilario Beacco; and her grandson; Benjamin Brennan. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, September 10 at 11 AM at St. Ann's Parish in Lenox; Followed by burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Lenox Dale. Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox.

Mrs. Gloria Beacco Brazie

December 14, 1935 - August 25, 2022