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Marie Piccirillo Obituary
Marie A. Santone Piccirillo, age 90, of Naugatuck, formerly of Bridgeport and Stratford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Anthony J. Piccirillo, and daughter of the late Rose and Patsy Santone. Marie was retired as administrative assistant of the Guidance Office at Kolbe Cathedral High School in Bridgeport. In retirement, she was a member of the Naugatuck Senior Center which she regularly attended with her good friend Jeanette Leigh. Marie also enjoyed her friends and weekly visits to Mademoiselle's Hair Salon in Bridgeport. She enjoyed cooking and baking; her Italian Easter Pies, rice pudding and Hungarian cookies were always the center piece of every holiday and family function. Survivors include a daughter Jo-Anne Jakab and her husband Gary, of Bridgeport; a son, Daniel Piccirillo and his wife, Nancy Pilgoste Piccirillo, of Naugatuck; brothers and sisters in law, Andrew (Helen) Piccirillo, John (Shirley) Piccirillo and Joseph (Phyllis) Piccirillo, Carmella Kusheba and sister in law Barbara Piccirillo; three grandchildren, Kelly Rose Jakab, Neil Anthony and Adam Daniel Piccirillo; and several nieces and nephews and friends. She was predeceased by three brothers in law, Michael and James Piccirillo, Paul Kusheba and sister in law Marie Piccirillo. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11:00 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church, Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday morning from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marie Piccirillo
Mary Ann & Steve Nemergut
June 24, 2014
Joanne, Gary, Kelly,
We were so sorry to read of the passing of your mom/grandmother. Hopefully, the good memories & the prayers & caring of friends will be of some comfort to you.
Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Mary Ann & Steve Nemergut
Barbara Danielak
June 19, 2014
I remember your mom Joanne... She was the highlight of my day as she worked in KC... I really didn't know she was your mom.. But so happy that she was in all our lives... hugssssss so sorry to you and your family for your loss.. Love you all at KC...
Valerie Light
June 19, 2014
Mrs. Jakab, and the Piccirillo family. I have such good memories of your mom as a caring and sweet person. She always appeared happy to help me when I needed it. I am glad to have met her.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Laura Bashar
June 19, 2014
Dear Danny, Nancy and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. May your loving memories of her keep you strong. My thoughts and prayers are with your all. May her memory be eternal.
Love, Laura and Pete and family
Rose Talbot-Babey
June 19, 2014
Dear Danny and the entire Piccirillo Family, So sorry to hear about the recent loss of your dear mother. Please know I will keep you and the family in thought and prayer.
Pat Nazzaro
June 18, 2014
Dan and Family
So sorry to hear about your loss. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
april hedlund(sikorski 89)
June 18, 2014
To Mrs Jakab and the Piccirillo famly. Your mom was a great assest to the KC family.
april hedlund(sikorski KChs89)
June 18, 2014
I Remember your mom and Mrs Paco always smiling in the KC office. Mrs P was so ready to lend a hand. My condolences to the family and Mrs jakab.
Ginger Horvath-Stehle
June 18, 2014
We know the day will come, but death always leaves us with grief. So sorry to hear about your mom. It's never easy. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Piccirillo
June 18, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss ! Auntie Marie is in my prayers , and she is in a better place with no pain! She is watching over all of us now, I think of Auntie Marie more every Christmas when I make her Italian Frosted Cookies . Thank you Auntie Marie for leaving this recipe to me 30 yrs ago ! You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I love you !
Michael Ambrose
June 17, 2014
My condolences to Mrs. Jakab and the the family. I always fondly recall referring to the main office at KC as the Pic-Pac-Ward. The name 'amalgamation' was based on the last names of Mrs Piccirilo, Packo and Ward, who ran the office.
Linda Dreher
June 17, 2014
JoAnn, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. It is never easy when a parent pass. But the love and memories you shared will never be gone. God's blessings to you and your family.
Dawn Micalizzi-Pepitobe
June 17, 2014
I'm sorry to learn of Mrs. Piccirillo's passing. I remember her vividly when I was a student at KCHS, a wonderful person and always a smile. My condolences to her family especially Mrs. Jakab. God bless.
Fernanda Oliveira
June 17, 2014
Mrs. Piccirillo was such a nice person. I remember her from my days at kc.. She always had a smile on her face and willing to help. Rest in peace
The Cox Family
June 17, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tim Holleran
June 17, 2014
My sincere condolences. A wonderful woman who must have led a wonderful life. Reaching out to Jo-Anne and entire K-C family.
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