PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John J. Lewis, 57, of 73 Mohegan St. died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Berkshire Medical Center. 

Born in Pittsfield on June 28, 1959, the son of Richard E. and Janet Kurtz Lewis, he attended local schools.

He was a sports fan, especially of the Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots, but his grandchildren were his greatest love. 

Mr. Lewis leaves his wife, the former Christie Hunt, whom he married February 14, 1998; two daughters, Cassandra Alexander of Pittsfield and Nicole Lewis of Pittsfield; a son, John Lewis; five brothers, Michael Lewis, Edward Lewis, Richard Lewis, Joseph Lewis, and William Lewis; three sisters, Elizabeth Lewis Snyder, Dorothy Lewis, and Katheryn Lewis Bradley; and seven grandchildren, Valente Ellerbee-Lewis, Brodie Phillips-Lewis, John Lewis Jr., Saphire Lewis, Lilly Anna Signor, Mya McFadden and Serenity McFadden. 

Funeral notice: Calling hours for John J. Lewis will be held Monday, July 25, 2016, from noon to 3 p.m., at Dery Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.