Phyllis Maloney Mancivalano died peacefully February 21, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Fall River, MA on August 28, 1944, she was the daughter of Blanche Legace Brauer and Phillip Brauer, and grew up in Roslindale and Needham MA. Following her graduation from Needham High School in 1962, she attended the University of Connecticut, graduating in 1966 with a B.S. in Physical Therapy.
After graduation, she moved to Pittsfield where she worked as a Physical Therapist for 30 years. She was the most dedicated fan of all her grandchildren, and took great pleasure traveling the county and beyond, to every game, match, recital, school open house, graduation, or other event to cheer them on. She also enjoyed taking trips to New York City with friends and family, meeting for lunch with her PT friends and knit group, walking Blythewood drive with friends, and hosting friends and family at the lake.
Phyllis is survived by her husband of 22 years, Charles Anthony Mancivalano, her daughter Jennifer Maloney Roosa and her husband Jeff of Lee, her two sons, Robert P. Maloney and his wife Jessica of Lee, and Brian D. Maloney and his wife Anne of Milton, MA, Charlie’s three sons, Mark Mancivalano, Carl Mancivalano, and Todd Mancivalano, her former husband and friend, Bob Maloney, 16 grandchildren: Hunter, Taggart, Caroline, Maguire, Cooper, Violet, Graham, Jayme, Ricci, Michael, Shaylyne, Olivia, Charlotte, Esme, Nick, River and two great-grandchildren, Kynlee and Kaydence. She is also survived by her sister Patricia Howard of Pompano Beach, Florida.
Her sister Barbara Reynolds predeceased her.
Funeral Notice: A reception celebrating Phyllis's life will be held Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsfield. All are invited to stop by and share their memories of Phyllis with her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires in care of the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.