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Alexander Pilla Obituary

72, of Wilmington, unexpectedly, November 7. Beloved husband of Helen (Elia). Devoted father of Patricia McGaughan & her husband Brian of Berwyn, PA, Wayne Pilla & his wife Kelly of Salem, NH, and Steven Pilla & his wife Jacqui of North Andover. Dear brother of Charles Pilla of Dennis, MA, George Pilla of Summerfield, FL, and Loretta Kostas of Burlington. Also survived by 5 loving grandchildren. His Funeral Service will be held at the Wilmington Congregational Church, 220 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, on Wednesday, November 9, at 10:00 AM. Interment Wildwood Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), WILMINGTON, on Tuesday, from 5-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tim's name may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. 978-658-4744

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 8, 2005.

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Wendy Diedrich

December 3, 2005

With Deepest Sympathy

Aralisha Newbold

November 10, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Newbold Family

Gary Sturgis

November 10, 2005

On behalf of the Sturgis Family I would like to extend our heart-felt sympathy to you and yours. I remember Tim being very nice to me as a child and my heart goes out to all of you in the Pilla family.

Gary L. Sturgis

Cindy Pilla

November 8, 2005

To Aunt Helen, Patty, Wayne, Steve and their families. We are at a loss for words at Uncle Tim's sudden and unexpected death. His sense of humor and easy going personality will be sorely missed. Our love, support, and deepest sympathy are with you.

Love, Michael, Cindy, Greg, David, and Scott

Dan & Alice Hurley

November 8, 2005

As friends of Loretta and Peter Kostas, we know how much Tim was loved and how sorely he will be missed. Our sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

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