Christopher Pigott

1927 - 2023

Christopher Pigott, of Glendale, died peacefully Monday, February 20 surrounded by his family.

Chris was born in Tullamore, Ireland, June 11, 1927 and came to the United States at the age of three. He lived in Pittsfield with his parents, William Pigott and Margaret Grogan Pigott and his 8 siblings, graduating from Pittsfield High School.

Chris served in the Army as Private First Class of the 66th Constabulary during World War II, from August 25, 1943 until he was Honorably Discharged on February 24, 1947. He has passed the torch as Stockbridge's oldest veteran.

His beloved Helen Koloski came into his life while he was bartending at the Polish Community Club, and they were married on November 25, 1961. They settled in Helen's family home in Glendale and raised one daughter together, Christine Pigott (Martin), for whom they would give the world.

Working as an electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Chris had a long career, even taking the annual MA electrical code exam until he turned 90.

Chris got involved in so many community issues and events. He dabbled in politics serving as a Pittsfield City Councilman, then worked on a few gubernatorial campaigns here in Massachusetts. He loved big community events and had the fondest memories of having organized the 1976 Norman Rockwell Day Parade in Stockbridge, other parades through the years and had so much fun playing Saint Patrick for 20 years in the City of Albany's St Patrick's Day Parade.

Chris was a character and friend to so many people in his day to day beat. He spoke to anyone and everyone, loved surprising kids with some ice cream money, and took our neighborhood kids on many hilarious adventures. He loved the Red Sox and Patriots and attended many a game throughout his life. He and Helen traveled in their retirement, visiting Ireland on many occasions, including to his first childhood home, where he, of course, gave the family living there some money for the kids.

Many local pubs welcomed Chris and gave him an extended family, including The Olde Heritage Tavern, Michael's, Bucky's and the 102, as well as OTB, as Chris was known to enjoy a game of chance.

Chris leaves behind his daughter, Christine Martin, son-in-law, Del, and his grandchildren Claudia and Jake Martin. In addition, Chris leaves behind his siblings, Jim Pigott, Al Pigott, Margaret Pravia and Rose Beaudin, and so many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. He will always be their Uncle Chris.

He was predeceased by his wife Helen, in 2015, both of his parents, his brothers Joseph Pigott, William Pigott, Patrick Pigott and his sister Ann Wilkinson.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial and Celebration of Chris' Life will be held on Friday, March 3 at 10:00am at St Joseph's Church in Stockbridge followed by internment at St Joseph's Cemetery. There will be no calling hours, per the family's request.

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