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John Pilli Obituary
John Frank Pilli Sr., 81, a 22-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Severn, died Monday, December 27 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 28, 1929, in Baltimore, and was a Tech Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan from 1946 to 1948. After serving in the Army, he was a supervisor at Westinghouse Aerospace Division for 22 years. Since 1978, he had owned and operated John Pilli and Sons, one of the Annapolis area's premier home builders.
A member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Annapolis, John enjoyed fishing, crabbing, Navy football, horse racing and playing cards.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Doris Pilli, whom he married in 1948.
He is survived by his companion of 17 years, Barbara Lambert; two sons, John (Sherry) Pilli of Annapolis and Guy (Robin) Pilli of Centreville; daughter, Darlene (Frank) McKeon of Glen Rock, Pa.; and four granddaughters, Megan Pilli, Gina Calvert, Lauren Holzer and Jami Sansone.
Friends are invited to John's Life Celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 30 at St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 1120 Spa Road, Annapolis. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 800 Wyman Park Dr., Ste. 110, Baltimore, MD 21211. An online guestbook is available for your convenience at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
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mary pilli bullock
January 8, 2011
john and guy this is your cousin mary pilli your uncle tonys daughter and your first coisin. your father will be missed he was my godfather.
January 6, 2011
John, Sherry & Guy, I just learned of Senior's passing through the '73 email net. Some of my warmest and most enjoyable memories are of your dad during those days when I worked at "The Barn" with all of you. Although long ago, I have never forgotten his spontaneous positive nature and his unfailing generosity. He is a giant in my life's memories. All good things to all of your families. What a great example to all of us. Scott Haney
John Sparaco
January 6, 2011
John and family...I can remember parking my car at your house and your dad would run me back to the Academy...He would just laugh and say i hope you do not get caught..My prayers are with you
Melvin Mitchell
December 31, 2010
John and Guy, So sorry about the loss of you father. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Melvin and Jackie Mitchell
Donna Pilli-Crutchley
December 30, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I have fond memories of your father, when going through a difficult time in my life with his nephew Michael, he gave me hope and encouragement. He was a very wise and kind man. Donna Pilli-Crutchley and Gina Pilli
roy little
December 29, 2010
John and Guy : We will miss his sense of humor and way with words. we were all blessed by such a great role model. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Roy and the staff at Terrain
December 29, 2010
You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Raymond Maule, Tom Lindsay and all of the staff of RCM Elevators.
December 28, 2010
Skipper,
Heart felt condolences to you, Sherry and your family. Senior was a good guy . . . a real character.
Tony and Mary Ellen DiBona
Tam Ashwood
December 28, 2010
An honorable man ...
Beloved Popa
Megan Pilli
December 28, 2010
Ginny Cameron
December 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. All of us at AC&R Insulation.
Fred Connatser
December 28, 2010
Guy, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We enjoyed the privilege of knowing your Dad for many years and have fond memories and stories to remember him for years to come. Love ya, Fred & Patty
Vicki and Vince Peranio
December 28, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 28, 2010
Guy,
You and your famiily are in my prayers.I did have the privilage of breifly knowing your father and fondly remember his relentless kindness. Larry Gibmeyer
Your friends at the K.C. Company
December 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Staff of Kalas Funeral Homes
December 28, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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