Gregory Wells, 81 owner of Wells Management company and lifetime resident of Berkshire county passed in the care of home hospice at his daughter’s residence in Lowell on Friday February 23, 2018. Born in Cheshire on November 8, 1936, he was the eldest son of Wilmarth and Angeline (Jeffrion) Wells. His younger Brother Richard Wells passed March 13, 2002.
He was educated in Cheshire schools and had fond memories of the one room schoolhouse and library in Cheshire. He was also graduate of Berkshire Business School where he obtained his real estate license and started E & G Wells Realty with his wife. Later he shifted the business to Wells Management Company which he owned until his death. He also co-owned Eagle Street Books and Comics with his late wife.
He married Elizabeth Tallarico in 1968 while serving as a National Guardsman and a member of the Lion’s club. He spoke fondly of his years in the guard, the others he served with, and the mischief they got into.
His wife passed March 16, 2014 after a long battle with Dementia during which he was the primary caregiver.
He leaves behind a daughter, Amy Wells of Lowell, her husband Oliver Portillo, a son Wilmarth Wells II of Agawam, nieces, nephews; his brother in law, Robert Tallarico and his wife, Donna; his sister in law- Donna Connors and his adoptive family the Mahers at MRA laboratories.
Greg’s hobbies included the act of Fishing (catching was a different Hobby), bringing his sense of humor to everything he did and always looking for a new restaurant to try or to introduce visitors to his two local favorites: Pedrin’s and Boston Seafood Restaurant. He was an avid camper and enjoyed bringing his cat (Simba) everywhere he went. He enjoyed his tag along camper and spending time exchanging stories by the campfire. He was an expert marshmallow roaster and shared his talent with those he encountered.
Not one to take himself too seriously Greg is best remembered for his caterpillar eyebrows that defied both logic and gravity.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA will be Wednesday February 28, 2018 from 4-6 PM. A service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday March 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com. “We are here for a set amount of time and then we must make room for someone else.”