Florence Gustafson, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday morning under Hospice Care in St. Peter's Presbyterian with her beloved granddaughters Rachel and Rebekah by her side.
She was born in Pittsfield, MA to Angelo and Josephine (Santucci) Garzone. She attended Pittsfield area schools. She worked at GE for several years before moving to New York.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Richard Gustafson, in August 2014. Also predeceased by her brothers; John, Stephen, Louise, Samuel Garzone and sisters; Angela Stankiewicz and Grace Drozd.
Florence leaves her sister Mary Every, daughter Holly Gustafson, son-in-law Daniel Brackett, twin sons Richard (Susan) Blanchard and Ronald (Lynette) Blanchard, and sister-in-law Frances (Jack) Mesick.
She will be missed by her grandchildren Rachel (Brian) Duggan (their two children Callan and Rory), Rebekah O'Rourke, Bridget Brackett, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Florence enjoyed spending her time with family, square dancing with her husband and friends, playing cards, puzzles, and a variety of needle work.
All services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.