Leonor Pierotti

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Leonor Pierotti Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home Inc on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Leonor Pierotti, 87, of Stanhope, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at St. Clare's Hospital in Dover, NJ.
Leonor was born and raised in Guasca, Colombia, the daughter of the late Gino and Maria Ines Vargas Pierotti. Leonor had a deep faith that guided her every day. She loved to sing and listen to boleros, and enjoyed the simple moments that made her life special, crocheting, solving crosswords and word searches, or watching her favorite TV programs.
She will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother, with a loving spirit and exceptional hospitality. Her warmth and generosity left a lasting impression on all who were fortunate to know her. She was always ready to open her heart and home to offer support, joy, and unconditional love.
Her memory will live forever in the hearts of her family and all who loved her.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held the following day, October 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM at St. Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church in Morristown, NJ.
Condolences may be sent to RockawayFuneral.com
Leonor Pierotti, de 87 anos, residente de Stanhope, Nueva Jersey, fallecio pacificamente el martes 7 de octubre de 2025 en el Hospital St. Clare's de Dover, NJ.
Leonor nacio y crecio en Guasca, Colombia, hija de los fallecidos Gino y Maria Ines Vargas Pierotti. Leonor tenia una fe profunda que la acompanaba cada dia. Amaba cantar y escuchar boleros, y disfrutaba de los pequenos momentos que hacian su vida especial, tejer a crochet, resolver crucigramas y sopas de letras, o ver sus programas de television favoritos.
Sera recordada como una gran madre y abuela, con un espiritu amoroso y una hospitalidad excepcional. Su calidez y generosidad dejaron huella en todos los que tuvieron la dicha de conocerla. Siempre estuvo dispuesta a abrir su corazon y su hogar para brindar apoyo, alegria y amor incondicional.
Su recuerdo vivira por siempre en los corazones de su familia y de todos aquellos que la amaron.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

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12:00 p.m.

St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church

12 Columba St Office, Morristown, NJ 07960

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