Justin Kelly Gadson

Justin Kelly Gadson (53) of Pittsfield, Massachusetts passed away on January 14th, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Pittsfield on September 18, 1971 to Annie Gadson and the late Walter K. Gadson, Justin was a true westside legend. He was educated at Taconic High School and had a massive love for being active, outside and traveling. He absolutely loved yelling at the TV to his favorite basketball team, the Celtics, and cooking delicious meals in the kitchen to his oldies music. Justin was a charismatic, funny, stubborn virgo who was loyal to a fault. Justin is survived by his mother, Ann Gadson of Pittsfield, MA, wife, Candice Gadson of Pittsfield, MA and siblings Kevin Gadson, Marcus Jones(Julie), Carey Pilot of Pittsfield, MA, Jerome Delsoldato of Savannah, GA and Duke Gadson of Pittsfield, MA, Lori Newman(Ian) of Darlington, SC. He is also survived by his children; Justin Gadson II of Darlington, SC, Tori Peaslee, Jordan Papirio, Tyara and Talya Kyse and Kamilla Dowling of Pittsfield, MA along with his grandchildren; Janiya, lyla, Jamir, Kayden, Kamiyah, Kaleb, and Jada of Darlington, SC and Jayden of Worcester, MA. He leaves to cherish a plethora of nieces, nephews, and loved ones. Justin is predeceased by his two sons, Quinten Jacobs and Jerel Gadson, his nephews Keenan Pellot and Othell Jones, his brother Tyrone Gadson and his father Walter K. Gadson along with his godmother, Maureen Caples(Ma). In lieu of services, the family will be holding a celebration of life for Justin on Sunday, January 26th, 2025 at the Polish Falcon from 2pm-6pm.