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Janet Pia Obituary

Pia, Janet
Janet Rinaldi Pia, beloved wife of Tom for over 65 years died peacefully on August 14,2013 at 2:25am with her family at her side ("I hope - have to give last minute orders"). She is headed to meet her friends and family in heaven.
Born in Stamford on March 14, 1924, to the late Charles and Bessie Hawthorne Rinaldi. At three years old, they moved to Darien and she attended Baker School and Darien middle school until 9th grade when they moved to Stamford. She graduated from Stamford High School, class of 1942, and Short's Secretarial School. At the age of 60 she took a two-year course in Religious Education at Fairfield University. She was employed at Jarumaha & Co. as secretary for twenty years, then owned a letter shop, Janna Mimeographing, for eight years; later she was employed as administrative assistant to the Stamford Education Association for 18 years. She worked as secretary for the Board of Education serving at Westover, Stark and Newfield Schools until her retirement in 1998. She served with the Civil Defense during the World II War.
She met and married Tom Pia and they raised four sons, Jerry, Tom, Jr., Charles and David. She led an active life with her sons as Cub Scout Den Mother for 12 years, Stark PTA for 21 years including two years as president, President of the Northrop Little League Auxiliary and president of the Belltown Babe Ruth Baseball Auxiliary. She served, and was still serving at St. Maurice Church in many capacities, including ten years on the Parish Council, and served as chairman for three years, Finance Committee, Liturgy Committee, etc. She taught CCD for fourteen years, and later served as DRE for five years. She was a Eucharist Minister and Coordinator for the Eucharist Ministers/Lectors schedule. Her faith, family and friends were her life. She always had a smile, and a unique personality. She loved to read her romance novels and the Yankees.
She is survived by her four sons, Jerry and his wife, Teddi, Tommy, Charles and his fiancée, Stephanie, and David and his wife, Lori. She is also survived by Jerry's children, Jerry, Jr. and his wife Melissa and three great grandsons, Tyler, Jack and Luke; Elizabeth and her husband, Justin and her great grandsons Eric and Evan; Tommy's daughters, Jaclyn and her husband Eric, and her great granddaughter, Lilah Grace, and Tami. Charles' children, Charles, Jr. and his wife, Kelly and her daughter Mia, and Brittany and Taylor; and David's children, John and his wife, Jen and great grandson Augustine, T.J, Philip, Mary, Annie and Nicole. And a foster brother, Richard Anderson.
She was the matriarch of her family and loved being together with them. Her life was her family, faith and friends. She was truly a member of a great generation. She will be fondly and sadly missed.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Clement's Church, 535 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Darien, CT. Relatives and friends may call at the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford on Sunday, August 18 from 4-8 p.m. To leave a condolence visit www.lacerenzafuneralhome.com

Published by Stamford Advocate on Aug. 16, 2013.
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Gram, I miss you and we still pray for you every night. I talked about you in LBI last week to Jack and Luke and told them how you started a tradition they value so much. Thanks for always making me feel like the most special person in the world. I hope you are enjoying heaven with Gramp and Grandma Bessie and your friends. We love you. - Jerry, Tyler, Jack and Luke

Gerald C Pia Jr

Family

August 10, 2021

I will always remember Janet for saying to me "Judy, do you really iron all of Phil's shirts!".. and I said sheepishly " Yes, Jan I do. (At a Sunday dinner at Dave & Lori's- great times!)

August 11, 2020

What's to say. I cry. I smile. I hurt, I love and miss you with all my heart. ❤
Charles

Charles

Family

August 10, 2020

We still miss you and pray for you, Grandma Janet. Love, Jerry Jr., Jack and Luke

Jerry Pia

Grandchild

August 10, 2020

To the Pia Family... Just learned of Mrs. Pia's passing. My deepest condolences. She was a special woman who at one point made a significant difference in my life. Thank you Mrs. Pia.

Danielle Truini

March 18, 2014

Dear Tom & Family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Janet. While I haven't lived in Stamford in a long time, we always looked forward to seeing her Christmas letters. I remember when I was Student Council President at Stark School, I would always work with her in the office, she was so nice to me. My parents knew her from St. Maurice. We lost our Dad, Jim Carroll in September. A very hard year indeed. God Bless.

Sarah Carroll

December 26, 2013

Janet Pia was one of my best friends. I will miss her dearly.
Peggy Callahan Anderson

Peggy Anderson

September 2, 2013

Dear Pia Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Sincerely,

Tom Troy and Family

August 22, 2013

Dear Jerry & Teddie, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. It is never easy to loose a loved one but a parent is so hard because they have given you so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Sorry I could not make the service but my thoughts were with you. Love Joanne & Richard Kulis

Joanne Kulis

August 21, 2013

Tom, Jerry, Charlie and the rest of the Pia family, so sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts and prayers go out for you during this time.

Rick and Z Butler

August 21, 2013

Dave & Family,

My condolences to you on the loss of your Mom.

Jo-Ann Pavone

August 21, 2013

Dear Jerry and Pia Family,
I just discovered your Mom has passed away. We are so sorry for you lost and will never forget the kindness you showed to our family doing the lost of our son/brother, Anthony and husband/father Mickey. Our Love and Sympathy to you all. May God continue to strengthen and bless you each day going forward is our Prayer.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Elizabeth, Derrick & Liz King

Elizabeth, Derrick & Liz King

August 20, 2013

Dear, Tom,Jerry, Teddie, So Sorry. I just discovered that Janet had passed away. I am so sorry. She was such a beautiful happy person. When ever I met her she always had something nice to say. She never complained. I am so sorry that I didn't know until now. My love and sympathy to all of you.

Patricia Caldarone

August 20, 2013

Dear Pia Family
Please accept our sympathy, We will always remember your mom at Stark School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pina and Mario Gentile and Family

August 19, 2013

Our deepest condolences with heartfelt sympathy to the Pia Family.

Sincerely,

Janet Moretti and Family

Janet Moretti

August 19, 2013

Dear Jerry, Tom, Charlie, and David, I am so sorry for your loss, I pray that all the joyous memories you possess of your Mom soon will overtake the sorry of her passing.
Respectfully
John Baldino Jr.

August 19, 2013

To the dear Pia family, please accept our most heartfelt sympathy with the passing of your Mom. We wish you peace with your beautiful memories and may Mrs. Pia soar with the Angels. Always know that when you look to the night sky the brightest star shining will be your Mom watching over her loving family. May God Bless, Dana and Alexa Griffin

Dana and Alexa Griffin

August 19, 2013

To the Pia Family -

We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Sincerely, Andra and Randy Compo

August 19, 2013

Dear Pia Family
Sorry to hear of Janets passing.Have pleasant memories of her at Stark school and at our mutual friends New Years eve get togethers, many years ago.Always smiling and laughing.She will be missed by all who knew her.
Sincerely, Rosemarie and Emanuel Blosio

Rosemarie Marrucco Blosio

August 18, 2013

Dear Jerry, very sorry to hear about your mother, Its clear she raised a wonderful family, I'll never for get the kindness you showed my family when my husband passed. My prayers are with your whole family.

Laura Vetti

August 18, 2013

The Pia Family,
We were very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Please accept out sincere condolences.
Bill,Cathy and the entire Austin Family

Bill & Cathy Austin

August 18, 2013

Dear Jerry, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious mother. May you and your family be comforted with sacred memories and her everlasting love for all of you.

Genelle Mazzeo-Rabita

August 18, 2013

Mr. Pia, Dave, Jerry, Charlie & Tom,

Our deepest condolences to you and your families for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this very difficult period.

Sherry & David Longo

August 18, 2013

Charles and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Our prayers are with you nad your family

Dom and Eileen Carpanzano and family

August 18, 2013

Dear Jerry,
May God Bless you and your Family in this time of sorrow.

Angelo Raus

August 17, 2013

Sad news.I remember Mrs. Pia used to drive me and Charles home from Burdick Jr. High every day, about 40 years ago. God bless Mrs. Pia.

Donald Aulenti

August 17, 2013

Mr. Pia, Jerry, Tommy, Charles, David and Families,
May the wonderful memories of your Wife/Mom/Grandmother/great-Grandmother along with the love we and all your friends send to you help you through this most painful time. Having known you all for so long it is obvious that your mothers legacy will live on through the volunteer work each of you do. I regret that Lynn and I will be unable to attend the service for Janet, because we are out of town. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. We pray that enteral rest be granted to her for all the good work she did her on earth.
Love to all!

Mickey & Lynn Vitti & Family

August 17, 2013

Dear David and all the Pia family, Our condolences and sympathy on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace in the company of all the Angels.
Jesus and Rita Rivera

August 17, 2013

jerry,tom,charles and david; sorry about your loss. Kenny Richards and family

August 17, 2013

Pia family. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed

Roberta Pollard

August 17, 2013

Dear Jerry and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead. God Bless.
Candace & Christian Burke

Candace Burke

August 17, 2013

Dear Tom and family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Cheryl Pia

Cheryl Pia

August 17, 2013

Janet Pia was a most positive person whose smile reminded us all that everything would be just fine. I knew her when she was the secretary at Stark School. She ran the office with great efficiency and that ever present smile. The day might have been gloomy with rain on the way and the agenda filled with much to do, but Janet's pleasant good morning and her smile started all of us on our day with just the right note, and soon we were smiling, too. My condolences to the Pia family on their great loss.
Claude Dixon

August 17, 2013

So sorry for your loss.
We'll be praying for your family.
Bill Cahill

August 17, 2013

Dear Pia Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Janet. What a wonderful legacy she leaves behind. May God comfort and bless all of you. Sincerely, Frances C. Uva

Frances C Uva

August 17, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many whose heart she touched. A grand lady on earth and now one of God's angels in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you .

Janis Pataky

August 17, 2013

Dear Tommy and family-
My heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Rachel Drucker

Rachel Drucker

August 16, 2013

Sending sincere condolences to the whole family. Janet was a beautiful person who made everyone smile and laugh.
-Hedy & Maury Siegel (Stamford)

August 16, 2013

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss - the loss of a lovely woman, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. And Jerry, sing that song. She will be listening.

Kevin and Linda Malloy

August 16, 2013

To Tom, Dave, Jerry,Charlie And Family,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you at your time of loss. Al Lori Theresa and Donald Simeone

Al Simeone Jr.

August 16, 2013

Tom and family. My deepest condolences on the loss of a sweet woman. We shared many stories over the few years that I had known her. Her care and love brought out the best in everyone she met. I am honored to have known her and worked with her during my ministry at St. Maurice. May angels lead her to paradise and may she rest in peace.

Sue Scanlon

August 16, 2013

Dear Mr. Pia and family,
So sincerely sorry for the loss of one special lady. Loved growing up next door and I have so many happy memories of those years.
With much love,
Lois and Phil

Lois Wagner

August 16, 2013

My deepest condolences to the entire family. May she rest in peace.

Lucia R Bongiorno

August 16, 2013

Dear Pia Family
Sincere condolences to you all.May fond memories comfort you and know Janet will speak to your hearts often.

Roxy & John Gardner

August 16, 2013

Tom, Jerry, Dave, Charlie and Families, Although I never met your mom, I am sure that there is a big part of her in each of you, and thats enough for me to know she was a great person. So sorry for your loss.

Dave Forlenzo

August 16, 2013

to the entire Pia family so sorry for your loss my prayers are with all of you at this sad time, Janet was my wonderful friend and i will miss her so very much she is gone but i will never forget her rest in peace my friend

dan and mary lou tarantino

August 16, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Paul Rotante

August 16, 2013

Tom: Sorry for the loss of your wife. She was a lovely woman.

Ronald & Louise B. Sabia

August 16, 2013

Pia Family -
So sorry about the passing of your mom, grandmother and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Mary O'Connell-McArdle

August 16, 2013

Tommy and family...so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Know that you all are in my prayers.

Missy Cole

August 16, 2013

Dave and lorei sorry for you lose.
mike and diane mccormick
Melbourne fl

August 16, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the family of Janet, a high school classmate and wife of our good friend Tom.

Gunnar and Connie Redin

August 16, 2013

The entire Parish Family at St. Maurice Church offers our prayers and condolences. We celebrate the life of our dear friend Janet and honor her many contributions of time and talent over the years. Her laugh, her dedication to the work of the Church, her infectious smile are just a few of the many characteristics and qualities we can all hope to improve and acquire in our own lives.
May Her Memory Be Eternal!
Rest In Peace, Dear Friend.

Fr. Bert Pinciaro

August 16, 2013

Dear Jerry and the rest of the Pia family..i am very sorry for your great loss..please take comfort in knowing that your mom is an angel now watching over all of you. may she RIP always and she will be forever in your hearts. please call me if any of you need anything.

Barbara Brackett

August 16, 2013

Dear Charles and Tom,
I am sorry for your loss, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Page

August 16, 2013

RICHARD ROMANO

August 16, 2013

With deepest sympathy Tom and to all
your family. I cant think of Janet w/o
smiling and remembering the special years we spent together at Stark School. Sure she is already organizing
something up in Heaven and will continue to watch over you all from above with her usual TLC :)
Sincerely,

Marie P.

August 16, 2013

Janet was a joy to know...Met her first as the cheerful prez of Stark School PTA my first teaching year there, and becoming reacquainted when Jerry married Melissa, our daughter. She touched me with her deep unfeigned faith in God which carries her forward now into the eternal Life she understood. So grateful to have known you dear Janet!

jacqueline guarneri

August 16, 2013

Dear Liz, Jerry, and family,
Thinking of happy memories of Grandma Janet, and sending you all lots of love.

Katie McCabe

August 16, 2013

Dear Tom, Jerry, David, Charles and Tom:
You certainly had a gem in Janet. What a great gal. She will surely be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mass will be said for her at St. John Fisher Seminary in September. Love, Judy and Phil DeFelice

August 16, 2013

To the entire Pia family,

My deepest condolences on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May her memory forever be a blessing.

Scott Miller

August 16, 2013

The Pia Family,

We are very saddened to hear of the loss of your wife/mother/grandmother, and would like to express our sincere condolences to all of you.

Love to all of you,
Sandy & Nicole Pia

August 16, 2013

Charlie,
We are very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I know God will talk you through these days.

Joelle Lionetti Pisanelli

August 16, 2013

JP and Family-
I am so sorry for your loss, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your memories give you comfort and peace.

Christine Walkley

August 16, 2013

TO THE PIA FAMILY:
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY EACH DAY BRING YOU CLOSER TO COMFORT AND REMEBERING HER ALWAYS.

DONALD " SHADOW " PALMER
BRIAN AND MARIA PALMER

August 16, 2013

I miss you, Gram. You made me feel like the most important person in the world. And you made my children feel that way too. We will pray for you every night, knowing you are praying for and watching over us. Kiss Grandma Bessie for me! I love you!

Jerry (Jr.) Pia

August 16, 2013

Dear David, Jerry and Families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Bob Braccia

August 16, 2013

Dear Charlie, Tommy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember her at Stark School and conversed with her many times during our work hours at the BOE. My prayers are with you duirng your time of sadness.

Judy Lunney

August 16, 2013

Tommy and family...so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My prayers are with you all at this time.

August 16, 2013

Jerry and family, so sorry to hear the passing of your Mom, she was always such a sweet Lady!! Though she may be gone, I am sure she will always be loved and never forgotten.

Ken Trout

August 16, 2013

Jerry and family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dawn, Brandon, & Brianna Soto

Dawn Soto

August 16, 2013

Jerry, Charlie and all the Pia family I am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing our loved ones but know that she lives on inside each and every one of you.

The Summa Family

Vickie Summa

August 16, 2013

Dave and Family, My prayers go out to you and your Family.

Jody Hatfield

August 15, 2013

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