Earl G. Persip, II

Earl G. Persip II, 65, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Monday, November 8, 2021.
Earl was born on October 10, 1956 to the late Earl and Iris Persip in Pittsfield, MA. A life-long Pittsfield resident, Earl was educated in Pittsfield Schools and showed an early interest in automobiles.
Earl began working in the automotive industry at a very young age, continuing on to work for himself in multiple small locations in Pittsfield.
Earl cherished time spent with his family. Nothing brought him more happiness than joyous gatherings with his tight-knit extended family, especially the annual family reunion.
Earl loved classic cars and was always on the hunt for the next great find. He spent his free time attending car shows, fishing and boating. He enjoyed watching sports and developed an affinity for western movies later in life, much to the amusement of his family. Earl was a generous person, and friends and family could always depend on him for support.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Earl G. Persip III (Ashley), Tasha Persip, Ryan Aulisio and Harmony Edwards Persip, all of Pittsfield, as well as his grandchildren, Ahliya Aulisio Phillips, Ryan Aulisio, Louis Bland, Shaylin Aulisio, Olivianna Edwards Persip and Avery Persip. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and close, life-long friends.
He was predeceased by his mother, father, beloved son Shane Aulisio, granddaughter Iris Bland, and siblings, Althea Patrick, Alan Nolan, Lloyd Nolan, Irma Golden, and Tracyee Persip Afri.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A funeral service is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Devanny Condron Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Calling hours will be held Friday, November 19, 2021 from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made payable to "Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires" and mailed to the funeral home at 40 Maplewood Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201