Geraldine M. Gleisberg Obituary (1939 - 2021)

Geraldine M. Gleisberg, age 82, a longtime resident of North Reading, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on Friday, November 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Gerri was born in Malden on July 17, 1939 and was the daughter of the late James and Elsie (Smith) Fitzgerald. Gerri was raised in Medford where she went to Catholic school. She lived in North Reading most of her life. She was employed at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington where she retired from in 2009. She had a kind and generous heart and a great sense of humor. She enjoyed reading books and cooking delicious foods for everyone. Gerri loved her family deeply, and nothing made her happier than spending time with the little loves of her life, her grandchildren; Sebastian and Devlin, who will deeply miss their Nana. Geraldine leaves behind her son Jeffrey Gleisberg and wife Kathleen of Chelmsford; her beloved grandsons; Sebastian Gleisberg and Devlin Gleisberg; and her brother, James Fitzgerald of Melrose, and her sister Elsie Cardillo of Naples, FL; her nieces and nephews; James Fitzgerald, Jr. of Melrose, Gregg and Kristen Fitzgerald of Newton, Eric and Gail Fitzgerald of Newton, Craig Cardillo of Naples, FL, and Kevin and Jaclyn Cardillo of Naples, FL. She is also survived by many great nieces, nephews and friends. Sadly, she is predeceased by brother Richard Fitzgerald and sister-in-law Wendy Fitzgerald. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, November 19th from 4pm to 7pm at Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 11am at Pine Ridge Cemetery, 130 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Jimmy Fund P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 01730. Service Details Visitation When November 19, 2021 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service When November 20, 2021 11:00am Location Pine Ridge Cemetery Address 130 Billerica Road CHELMSFORD, MA 01824