Amherst – Beverly L. Bielunis, 79, died on July 28, 2018 at Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, Long Island, NY.

Born in Amherst, MA on September 28, 1938, she was the daughter of Francis M and Evelyn L. Bielunis. She graduated from Amherst Regional High School and then attended Grace Downs Airline Career School, where she worked until they closed. She also worked for several banks in New York City and Long Island before her retirement.

After retiring, she moved to Hempstead Senior Housing, where she continued her passion of the “Big City” and traveling, which included trips to Europe, Canada, and other US states. Bev frequently visited Massachusetts for family gatherings.

Bev leaves behind her brother Edward and his wife Ingrid Bielunis, two nephews David and Michael and his wife Cheryl, and one great nephew Bruce, all of Hadley, her Uncle Adam and Aunt Connie Bielunis of Hatfield, and numerous cousins.

A calling hour will be held from 9:30-10:30am on Tuesday, August 21 at the Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst, followed by a service at 10:30am at the funeral home. A private burial will follow at the South Amherst Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beverly’s name to the Hospice of Hampshire County.