MARTIN B. PIOLI

PIOLI MARTIN B. PIOLI Martin B. Pioli, born on February 20, 1962, entered unto his heavenly eternal resting place on September 5, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with numerous, debilitating health issues at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA. He is survived by his mother and father, Roberta B. Pioli and Richard T. Pioli. Also surviving are his loving wife, Mary A. Pioli and children, Madeline, Kyle and Grace Pioli, who reside in Macon, GA. He is also survived by his brother, Patrick C. Pioli (Lori); sister, Maryrose Pioli Adamek (Carl); and brother, David V. Pioli (Cheryl). Born in Washington, DC, he grew up in Bethesda, MD. He graduated from Walter Johnson High School in 1980, and spent several years as a white water raft guide on the Shenandoah River in West Virginia, where he met the love of his life, Mary. He worked as the head security officer at Garfinckel's Department Store, a very historic shopping venue in DC. When it closed, he had the great privilege of locking its door for the last time. He and Mary were married in 1989 and raised their children in Charles Town, WV. He attended St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, NY and graduated in 1994 with a B.A in English with a minor in Education. He had a huge personality which attracted many, many friends. His kindness and loving nature created part of his magnetism, but his major attribute was his wickedly, incessant and intelligent sense of humor which constantly entertained masses of his associates, friends, family, and students. His biggest joy in life was his beautiful wife and amazing children. He and his family relocated to Macon, GA where he held the position as Manager of Distribution Loss Prevention Operations at the Kohls Distribution Center for 12 years. At the time of his death he was serving as the In-School Suspension Teacher at Howard Middle School in Macon, a position he enjoyed where he touched the lives of students most in need of guidance and support. Many of his students loved and respected him. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852. There will be a viewing at the Church from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening, September 16, followed by another viewing at 10 a.m., one hour before Mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 17. Burial will be private at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A Memorial Service in Macon, GA is being planned and will be announced soon. In lieu of flowers, send contributions, if you wish, to St. Bonaventure University, Allegany, NY, the Visiting Nurses Hospice Care Unit at Emory University, Atlanta, GA.In lieu of flowers, send contributions, if you wish, to St. Bonaventure University, Allegany, NY, the Visiting Nurses Hospice Care Unit at Emory University, Atlanta, GA.