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Pietro Sproviero Obituary
Pietro Sproviero, 78, of Bethel, beloved husband of Maria (Verre) Sproviero, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his second home in Panama City Beach, FL. He was born on August 9, 1936 in Calabria, Italy, son of the late Michael and Rosina Sproviero.
Pietro, better known as "Pete the Barber" was the proud owner of Pete's North End Barber Shop located in North Street Shopping Center in Danbury where he was a barber for 43 years. Pietro graciously worked alongside his son Michael for the better part of two decades. He was a man that had a love for great food and took pride in making homemade soppresatta and homemade wine. He was an avid soccer fan and enjoyed the opportunity to watch a great game. Pietro lived his life with immense love for his family, humbly and proudly celebrating all of their accomplishments and very much enjoyed family dinners with his children and grandchildren. The family finds comfort in knowing that Pietro will be remembered by his dear friends as "the epitome of a perfect man".
Along with his cherished wife of 54 years, Maria, he will be sadly missed by his children, Michael Sproviero and his wife Denise of Roxbury, Salvatore Sproviero and his wife Lynda of Bethel, Rosa Corbo and her husband Silvio of Bethel, Antoinetta Metaxas and her husband Nicholas of Bethel. He is also survived by 9 treasured grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 11th at St. Mary's Church, 26 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel at 10:30 AM. Burial will immediately follow at St. Peters Cemetery in Danbury.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to The American Heart Association. To light a candle, visit www.cornellmemorial.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Pietro Sproviero
Gary Hage
May 3, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Doron & Jake Ben-Ami
June 1, 2015
To Mike, the rest of the Sproviero family, including all of you in the shop: Even at this late date, we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences. The warmth and family atmosphere that your father created in that shop has had us coming back year in and year out. That will live on of course. We wish you healing as you move through this difficult time.
Doron, Jake, and the Ben-Ami family
Gerry Bouchard
May 30, 2015
Dear Mike and Family, I was very saddened to hear of your Dad's passing-he was always very cheerful and patient. I have many good memories bringing my boys, Steve and Brian, to "Pete's" for over 25 years. Sincerely,
Gary Hage
May 15, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherri Cianflone
May 13, 2015
Dear Anna, Maria & Family: Our deepest sympathy to you during this time of loss. May your strong family bond and years of family memories give you strength and comfort as your healing process begins. Sherri & Carmen Cianflone and family
David Strouse
May 12, 2015
To the Sproviero family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. Pietro was a great boss and mentor; I still laugh when I think of some of the conversations at the shop. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time.
Paul Mcallister
May 11, 2015
Dear Mike, I am sorry for your loss. He was such a great man.
Bill Katzing
May 11, 2015
TO the Sproviero Family, may God help you during this time of need for the loss of such a great family man....
Bill Devine
May 10, 2015
Dear, Mike and family,and crew at North End barber shop. Pete was such a great man he will be truly missed by all who've been clipped by him, me included.May God hold him in his hands forever..
May 9, 2015
Dear Mike, Anna, and Family.....we were so sorry to hear about Pete's passing. We will always remember him as a kind and gentle man who made this world a brighter place. He will always have a special place in our hearts......Linda Hatcher, Brian, Nick and Will
American Heart Association
May 9, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Mary McGuire
May 9, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. My family has gone to Pete for many years. Always a kind man with a smile on his face.
Dave Zavarelli
May 9, 2015
Condolences to Peter's family and everyone at the barber shop.
May 9, 2015
Dear Mike, Anna and Family, and the "crew" at Pete's North End. My deepest condolences upon the loss of "Mr. Pete" as he was known to my family. I thought the world of him and deeply respected his sense of roots, family, business and friends! Remember, we will all be together again one day... Best Wishes always,...Gary Goncalves and family.
Ellen Post
May 9, 2015
Dear Anna, Mike and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad he was a very kind and caring man . I have many great memories of bring my boys to Pete from their first haircut and the many many years to follow.. My prayers are with you at this time , your dad will forever be in your heart.
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