Joseph Richard Pirro Sr.
1924 - 2010
Joseph Richard Pirro Sr.
1924 - 2010
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BORN
1924
DIED
2010
Joseph Pirro Obituary
Beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, took his place in Heaven on April 26, 2010. Joe, affectionately called "Papa" by those who knew and loved him was born March 18, 1924 in Solvay, New York. He married Terry Colley and celebrated 62 wonderful years together on March 11, 2006. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, mother, father, three brothers, four sisters, and granddaughter Kelly Marie Romano.
Joe enlisted in the US Army at age 19 and served in WWII including the Battle of the Bulge. His love and compassion for others was evident through his community involvement with the Mattydale Fire Department, VFW and American Legion. He was also involved with his church, St. Margaret's of Mattydale, NY through the Knights of Columbus and the Men's Club. Joe was active with the Republican Party of Onondaga County. He spent many years working in the furniture industry, ranging from operating his own store to representing several furniture manufacturers throughout the state of New York.
Joe loved to travel, play golf and attend the sporting events and activities of his family. He is survived by his five children, K. Diane Wright of Marshall, TX, Sandra M. Romano of Syracuse, NY, Pamela A. Santas (Dave) of Liverpool, NY, Joan M. Wheeler (Greg) of Plano, TX, and Joseph Pirro Jr. (Carleen) of Plano, TX as well as 29 grandchildren and 21 great-grand children.
Visitation will be 7-9PM Wednesday April 28 at Ted Dickey Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am Thursday April 29 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 West Spring Ceek Parkway Plano, TX 75023.
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Rose Pirro
May 9, 2010
The Pictures ....the memories....the beautiful FAMILY!!!!! So Blessed!!!
We remember, warmly,the FUN times!!
From: Rose Pirro / Mark & Andi
April 28, 2010
Dear Joan, Greg, and all your family, I am so sorry to hear of your father, grandfather's death. I pray that the Lord will surround you with His loving, comforting presence. May He be with you as you walk through the days, weeks and months ahead of missing him. (Chris Buffington, Plano, TX)
Chris, Julie, Clare & Romy Johnson
April 28, 2010
Papa,
“Chrisafer,” "The Doc" and the girls miss you terribly, but we know you’re back in the only place you ever wanted to be – by Mema’s side.
April 28, 2010
Diane, Sandy,Pam, Joan, & Joey, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. We spend 4-5 months in the Florida Keys, and fortunately we arrived back here in Cazenovia last week to read it in the Post standard. We have many dear memories of Colony Park and frequently talk about them with our kids and 8 grandkids. When you are in town, give us a call, we are in the phone book.
Midge and Ed Trudeau
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Ben & Sara Johnson
April 28, 2010
Papa,
Benny and I will miss you horribly, but we know that you and Mema are watching over us and our new little one on the way. We ask that you guide us in all the right directions on our new journey as parents. We love you both and are so happy that you are together once again! Love Ben & Sara
Don & Linda Delia
April 28, 2010
To the Pirro Family: Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father, he was a Great Man, cherish your many memories. Don & Linda Delia, Liverpool, NY.
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