Richmond, Virginia
FIERRO, Louis, age 90, died March 19, 2012. He was born in Bisaccia, Avellino, Italy on November 15, 1921 to Antonio Fierro and Concetta Fratianni Fierro. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Anna Lapenna Fierro; his daughter, Anna Marie Fierro Mason and her husband, Stephen W. Mason; his son, Anthony Fierro; his grandchildren, Andrew F. Mason, Louis Fierro II, Anna Catherine Fierro Harrington, Cristina Mason Gussman and Mary E. Fierro; and his devoted Anna Hood Stillman. He came to the United States at age 16 to pursue the American dream. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving with the 115th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Division from Normandy to Germany. He worked as a master tile setter for over 40 years for Oliva and Lazzuri, Inc. and H. E. Satterwhite, Inc. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for over 60 years, where he was active in the Knights of Columbus. He was an exemplary husband, father, grandfather, patriot, tile setter, parishioner and master gardener. He lived the American dream. The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Dr. William Ferrar, the staff of Hospice of Virginia and the staff of Westport Rehabilitation Center for their outstanding care and compassion. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., where a Christian Wake and Rosary Service will be held at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8200 Woodman Rd. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes School or the Little Sisters of the Poor.
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
May God bless and keep you and your family during this temporary separation. Mr. Fierro, was a wonderful gentleman, and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Fierro, you are in my prayers.
Vickie Bullock
March 25, 2012 | Henrico, VA
Anna Marie,
What a wonderful legacy your Dad has left behind. The love between the two of you was like no other. He loved and admired you, and you loved and honored him. He is resting peacefully in the place that Jesus prepared in the 'Father's House'. I pray that you continue to love and bless others as your Dad loved and blessed you. May God bless the Fierro family during this difficult time.
Michelle Germano
Michelle Germano
March 24, 2012 | Norfolk, VA
Dr. Fierro & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May your memories comfort you.
Dawn & Jay Dotson
March 23, 2012 | Sandy Hook, VA
God bless the Fierros.....I will most miss and remember the singing in the shower!!
Love, Dwight
March 22, 2012
In my father's house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be…Do not let your hearts be troubled and afraid, you heard me tell you I am going away and I will come back to you. If you loved me you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father if greater than I.
~John 14: 2-3, 27-28
Grace DiLiberto
March 22, 2012
God Bless Anna and her family during this time of sorrow. It was my pleasure to care for Louis at Westport Rehabilitation. Louis never lost his spunk until the end and kept us all on our toes. He will be surely missed.
Diane Harman
March 21, 2012 | Mechanicsville, VA
My sincere and deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the Fierro family. "Grandpa" Fierro certainly led an adventuresome, full and happy life with a loving family surrounding him. I consider it an honor to have been a very small part of it.
Linda
March 21, 2012 | Glen Allen, VA
To the family of Louis Fierro,
We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Louis. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can...
Mount Calvary Cemetery
March 21, 2012 | Richmond, VA
Dr. Fierro please be assured of my prayers. Sr. Joseph Marie,lsp
March 20, 2012