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Edward Pirhala Obituary
Edward Stephen Pirhala, age 72, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Karen Bonacci Pirhala, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 in his home. Born in Bridgeport on September 27, 1948 to the late Edward and Doris (Diamond) Pirhala he has been a lifelong area resident. Ed was retired from WWE where he worked as an IT specialist. Survivors in addition to his wife Karen include 2 sisters-in-law, Judy and Patricia Pirhala, a nephew Marc Pirhala and his wife Danielle, 2 nieces, Stephanie Pirhala and her fiancé John Lanning and Alexandra Pirhala. Ed was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Jeffrey and Arthur. Due to the current health situation, the family has elected to have a private family service. A gathering to celebrate Ed's life will be announced at a later time. The Adzima Funeral Home-Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. For more information or to make an online condolence, please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com
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Nina Bonacci - Walsh
January 4, 2021
Karen and family,
I am sorry for your loss. My deepest Sympathy . You are in my prayers.
Don and Kathy Wheeler
January 4, 2021
Sending our deepest sympathy Karen to you and your family....Sorry for your loss
Jean Schoenleber
January 3, 2021
Dear Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Ed. Thinking of you with love. Jeanie Schoenleber
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