Geraldine “Gerry” A. (Tessitore) Wagner of Norfolk, formerly of Dedham. July 14, 2022. Age 73. Gerry was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Theresa (Severini) Tessitore.
Graduate of Dedham High School (‘67) and the Chandler School for Women, and longtime employee of A. Wisialko and Company.
The most beautiful and loving wife of 50 years to Arthur J. Wagner. The perfect mother to Nicole (Wagner) Gross and her husband Billy of Norfolk, and Christopher of Hopedale. Adoring grandmother to Averie Harper and Jackson William Gross of Norfolk. Big sister to Donna O’Neil of Camarillo, CA, Kenneth Tessitore of Milford, and Sally Pasini of Norton. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as her four legged family: Buddy, Merlin, Rocco, Addie, Zoe, and Clark.
Her infectious laugh and masterful cooking kept both your heart and stomach full. A longtime member of the Norfolk Garden Club, Gerry and her cherished friends loved making Norfolk a beautiful place to live. You always told us you were sending your guardian angel to keep us safe; now you will be our angel, forever and always.
A visitation will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham on Friday, July 22 from 8:30-10:15am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 10:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited.