Jane Gradzewicz

WAKEFIELD- Jane (Pierce) Gradzewicz, 69, passed away on July 2, 2020 in Stoneham. She was the wife of the late William Gradzewicz. She went on to share a loving relationship with John Luciani of Wakefield, MA who predeceased her. Born in Salem on December 20, 1950, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Maguire) Pierce. She was raised and educated in Danvers and graduated from Danvers High School in 1969. Jane attended North Shore Community College and became a registered nurse. She was employed for the majority of her career at Beverly Hospital. Jane adored her family and looked forward to spending time with them. She was passionate about cats and their wellbeing. She was an active volunteer through PAWS of Wakefield, MA taking in many cats over the years giving them a loving home. She is survived by her siblings, Philip Pierce and his wife, Marie of ME, George Pierce and his wife, Cathy of TN, Marianne Carlson of Lynn and Edward Pierce and his wife, Steva of Peabody, her nieces and nephews, Stephanie Claveau, Katie Matthews, Shawn, Kendra and Justin Carlson and Michael and Bryan Pierce, and several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Peter Pierce. Her funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jane’s name to PAWS, 383R Lowell St, Wakefield, MA 01880.