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DENNIS R. PIORKOWSKI, Age 76; beloved husband of 49 years to Betty (nee Bilski); loving father of Jay (Jennifer) and Jim (Vedrana); devoted grandpa of Chris, Aidan and Eme; son of the late Raymond and Agnes; brother of Bill (deceased)(Kathy) and Cynthia Hantak (John); uncle, great uncle and dear friend of many. Dennis enjoyed the outdoors, he was an avid fisherman and camper, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Private family service Wednesday October 29, 2025. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) TUESDAY 4-6 P.M.
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