Maureen Pirrello

Maureen Pirrello, 88, of East Hartford, beloved wife of Carmello Pirrello, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024.
Memories of My Super Love
Bud Pirrello [Carmello]
Fifty-Seven years of bliss clearly defines my life with my best friend, Maureen.
From the early days when we first met, her prodding and contrary approach was intimidating. She was having fun. But Maureen's sense of purpose sure caught my attention. We started feeling close to one another as time went on, so it seemed like date time. I wanted to surprise her. She wanted to surpe me. Hockey game in New Haven, Northeastern U. vs. Yale.
Her surprise was to dress nice, including a mini skirt. Yup! The result was kind of frosty. But friendship survived to marriage and a super-loving family, now growing to forty, Maureen's wonderness supporting me daily until Friday when she held my hand for hours, gradually losing its touch, until a final little squeeze.
Deb Krawic
Maureen Josephine Morse, Lowney, Missell, Pirrello was my mom. She lived a full life; with the love of family, and love and reverence for God. My personal memories are vast, both simple and heartfelt. The Life lessons she taught me are too many to count. I will grieve her passing forever; but have much relief she is without pain; and a strong faith that she is now resting, with God.
She had a sharp memory about her life, from childhood on. She was the daughter of Irish immigrants, born in 1936; and was also raised by loving foster parents when 2 to 8. She had a blended family, with 3 bonded siblings. Through those experiences, she learned to be very independent at a young age. In her 20's, she was proud to sing with the Travelers Ins. Choral Club; and
she learned to be a masterful seamstress,and won many awards. Those special talents stayed with her all throughout her life. She met and married my dad, and had four children, including me. She was a very fun-loving, caring, and Christian mom, not just to us, but to all the kids in our neighborhood. During my youth, she divorced and eventually remarried, and blending families together. She worked hard to help ensure we were all loved and taken care of well.
Over the years, she was reverent, and taught us many virtues, by example. She showed us charity, by always helping those in need; including having many young people live with our big family; or sheltering our friends in need. That charitable spirit stayed with her, for all the rest of her life. She was always involved with our extended family, and made sure to let each of us
know we were loved. Throughout the many years of family marriages, children, and grandchildren, she was always willing to help and offer advice. Together, with her husband, whom she adored; displayed grace, kindness and taught us acceptance towards people, from all walks in life. I am proud to have had such an outstanding, strong woman for a mom! I wasn't ready to let her go, but God must have needed another angel!
Eldest daughter, Cynthia Clifford
Mom was a Mother & Nurturer to many all of her life. Starting out as a Hairdresser who loved to sew & sing.
I was born premature on my Paternal Grandmothers birthday. My Ma loved telling the story of when I could finally see at 3 months old. She was such a proud Christian Mom who taught us to be kind even when someone else wasn't & to always be aware & help someone in need if we can. She Lived her life that way. Ma loved singing & dancing with us & my Dad growing up. We were taught about growing vegetables & flowers & taking care of many beloved pets. She emphasized & taught everyone: Respect, Communication of All feelings, It's ok to cry, Be helpful & thoughtful, Love yourself & others, Pray daily, Take care of yourself.
That continued after divorce with the love of her life, Bud. We eventually developed a wonderful blended loving family. We are still blessed & continue to love each other. I will always cherish & remember Ma's life lessons. They have helped me feel loved, flourish & live well all of my life. She will live in my heart & soul forever. Thank GOD she's at peace now.
Vanessa Wells
Hi Grandpa,
It's taken me a couple of days to wrap my head around the thought of grandma passing. I am so sorry for your loss and we'll miss her.
I'll cherish the memories we made in Vermont, always making sure we had something warm like hot cocoa to come in to after playing in the snow, the quilt she made for me that I used for years, making sure we always had something fun to do with all of the cousins. Her love of animals and care for the family as well as those in need were felt by all. I always use the heat packs she made through the winter to warm me up. I always love looking through her collages of all the family memories. We will miss her dearly.
We love you,
Vanessa & Brandon Wells
Craig Pirrello
Maureen brought joy and happiness to the many who were part of her life. I am most grateful for the special relationships she had with Dad and Andy. She filled a space in their lives that I was not available for. There will be a special place in the hearts of all who knew her and will live forever in the family that surrounded her.
Monique Mount
Here is what I shared to my own Facebook and Instagram profiles: Goodbye grandma. We will all miss you very much. Pneumonia took you too soon.
I will always remember the times in Vermont when all of us cousins would be in one place and regardless of the chaos you wanted us to be kids. Go have fun, explore on the mountain, run around in the porch, eat the candy.
You always were working on something crafty, whether it was the collages of all the family pictures which still bring great memories, knitting, making blankets, the therapy packs and dolls you would send to those who needed it most. I will now treasure the blanket you made me more than ever even if I won't be able to have you fix the patches that need mending.
Even with everything you dealt with in life, you always cared more for those in need.
You and grandpa had a special relationship that we can only dream of emulating. I remember you at all of our weddings dancing with the 50+ years of love all over your faces.
Love you and miss you.
Grama's note from Yolanda
Maureen Pirrello was an amazing great grandmother. She took care of everyone, and was such a selfless and kind women. She loved everyone as they were her own, and encouraged everyone to have faith in God. Maureen
had so much strength, resilience, and kindness. She had so much knowledge and wisdom about Christ, and always made sure everyone knew how loved they were by God. Family was everything to her, being surrounded by her loved ones meant everything to her. Maureen was the most joyful, and funny person to be around. Her smile was beautiful, and her laugh was infectious. To know her is to love her, she was truly one of a kind.
Sandra Soto
Written by Maureen's youngest daughter Sandra.
My mom was not only my mother, she was my friend. She taught me that the best things in life aren't things. Selflessness, time, and handmade gifts. Communication was very important for all of us to share. Being together as a family making memories was at the top of her list. Teaching us life skills as well as learning how to sew,knit, as well as cooking/baking. Laughter and love were a big part of our life. Love you mom forever in my heart you will be.
Ed, Maureen's Son
What I loved about mom is she not only looked out for the family needs she helped others
in need. It could be our friends or a neighbor. We have friends that would call her mom, now that's special.
Mom did not care if I came in with friends and raided the cookie jar! We did it when she wasn't there thinking we got away with something but of course she knew. She would just fill it again. Mom's love never quits. As a young teenager I tested her greatly.
She never gave in and even after I moved away she would always reach out to make sure
I was on the right path. This is a testament to her for the man I am today and my family she helped out when we had needed her. She is now a welcome angel in heaven who will be surely looking down on us! I can feel her soul. Love you forever mom ED
Brandon Angell
Celebrating Grandma's Life
Dear Grandpa,
When I think about Grandma, my fondest memories of her are of when we would visit in Vermont and all of us cousins would be together. Grandma would almost always make pasta and we would all gather around the big dining table. I loved her
flax seed therapy packs that she would make, every one of them with a special tag. I also remember Grandma's green thumb and her garden with all the flowers and vegetables.
While we have different beliefs, Grandma's strong faith was something that always stood out to me. She was always looking for ways to help the less fortunate in the community and doing good for others. I never doubted Grandma's fierce love for her
family, including me. I admire the love you both had for each other and hope that Nicole and I will have an everlasting and enduring love like yours.
Although I am sad, there is so much about Grandma's life worth celebrating. She left a legacy of love and tenacity that I will always cherish and remember.
All my love,
Brandon
My name is Tyler Rodriguez. Maureen was my grandmother. She was always a kind, giving selfless woman who always made everyone around her feel loved. She would make sure to bake me a fresh loaf of bread whenever she knew I'd be coming over. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Tyler Rodriguez
My name is Lucinda Rodriguez. Maureen was my great grandmother. She was so sweet and nice to me. She loved to knit and sew and made me a blanket when I was a baby. I will miss her and pray she is comfortable with god in heaven.
Lucinda Rodriguez
Jo-Ann Angell
Maureen became my second Mom unexpectedly but willingly. I will always remember the day she opened her home and her heart to welcome me into the family. I have been enriched ever since.
Over the years I learned a lot about giving, love and life's gifts. Maureen displayed this in many ways. She was thrifty. Her crafty handmade gifts delighted many. She frequently would offer a place to live to those who needed it because they either needed temporary housing, emotional support, or just a family and love to connect with. So many lives changed because of
her. To this day those very people have not forgotten and have become her friends. The lesson for me: extend kindness to all and the rewards are many.
Oh the fun we had too...camping adventures, whether created as a backyard experience or an actual camping trip like when all of us packed into an army tent in New Hampshire. The many teen parties she'd host and keep an eye on. The way she liked matching Cindy's and my outfits, and Deb and Sandra's. So funny. We would go along with it, but many times would laugh because we weren't twins and became too old for it. Then there were the spaghetti dinners kept in tupperware so we could eat on the beach, or the popcorn and candy she would hide and bring to Fenway when we'd watch the Red Sox.
I loved how she made sure to take on Dad's loves and traditions and they became our blended family's traditions. The large family gatherings, picnics, family baseball games. The annual trips to Hampton Beach (and the cottage rentals), even went to Salisbury so we could do the rides and get Frozen Custard. There were many trips to East Beach when we couldn't get to
Hampton.
Then there was Vermont...Maureen made it so special for the next generation of children, making sure it was always an adventure specifically modifying the house to accommodate family fun and gatherings. The fun toys, the loft and even the play area outside including a swing.
She loved her animals real, and stuffed. I fondly remember her stuffed bear collection, each representing a child, and when she added a bear for me.
Lastly, her love for flowers and gardening is something I too have developed, and from this point on will be my way of remembering how my second Mom touched my life.
Love always Jo-Ann
I am Andrew Pirrello, oldest grandchild of my wonderful Grama
I love you Grampa, I can't imagine today being any easier than yesterday. Grama made sure she knew I was loved and that she was praying for me, always. Grama did every thing she could to make sure I was OK and loved. I wanted a chance to speak with her one last time. Rachael and I celebrated her as we grasped the reality, recalling my fondest memory, whistling with her, as she taught me. So i went out into the sun on my face, as she always made it brighter with her positive influence and love for me.
Love you always, Andy
A Celebration of Life Church Service will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024, @ 2:00pm; at the First Baptist Church, 240 Hillstown Rd., Manchester, Ct 06040.
At the conclusion of the Celebration of Life, the family will gather privately to pay their last respects.
Condolence cards may be sent to the Pirrello Family, c/o the First Baptist Church, 240 Hillstown Rd., Manchester, Ct 06040