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Sandra Piglia Obituary
September 4, 1945 - August 3, 2013
Cary
Sandra Jean Piglia, 67, of Cary, died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.
Sandra was born September 4, 1945 in Paris, TN to the late Thomas Shankle and Mildred Rose Work Shankle. She grew up in Detroit, MI and later worked for Chrysler Motor Corporation in data processing where she met her husband, Pascal (Pat) Lewis Piglia. Sandra was a member of St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church in Cary. She had also been a member at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Raleigh and Christ Our King Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Sandra was faithful to her church where she served as Eucharist minister and sang in the church choir.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Pat Piglia; daughter, Lisa Piglia Ferrari and her husband, Guido; son, Scot Piglia and his wife, Angie; grandchildren, Luisa Ferrari; Christian Piglia; Giacomo Ferrari; and Isabella Piglia; sister-in-law, Maria King and her husband, John; and brother-in-laws, Pete Piglia and his wife, Marylee; and Joe Piglia; and her beloved pet bird, Ezekiel.
A Funeral Mass will be held 12:00 pm Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 804 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513. Burial will follow at Wake Memorial Park, 7002 Greenhope School Road, Cary, NC 27519. The family will receive friends 7-9 pm with prayer service at 8 pm Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511.
Memorials may be made to Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.BrownWynneCary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Piglia
Lori Huber
October 22, 2013
Pat and family, I am soo sorry to hear this news. She is a very holy lady and I loved being in a Divine Will Cenacle with her when she was in Arizona. A very faithful and devout Catholic. May God bless her most abundantly and my prayers and with you and your family. Take care of yourselves.
Lori Huber
Jon & Marlene Held
August 10, 2013
Pat & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. We found out through daughter Susan's phone call this morning.
Please accept our condolences. There are never the right words to convey the loss of our loved ones but please know you and the rest of the Piglia family are in our prayers and hearts at this difficult time.
I personally never met Sandy, but remember with a smile the Christmas cards she would sign with such kind and friendly notes. I feel as though we are no strangers.
Jon talks fondly of the early years when you were living close by. We'll send cards.
Much love...
Rance Peterson
August 7, 2013
very sorry for to hear about Sandy. she was a very sweet lady and I will always remember all those Saturdays at your house helping you with your honey-do list. Sandy would make me breakfast and/or lunch and was always very sweet to me.
Becky Wuerzer
August 7, 2013
My heart breaks with you Pat! Words of comfort and peace...may they come our Lord.
Ann McGuire
August 7, 2013
Pat,
So sorry to hear about Sandy. I remember the rare visits she made to National, usually when you two were on the way to the airport, but especially remember the two visits Roy and I made to SC after our retirement. You were both great hosts in letting us stay in your beautiful home and showing us Charleston. What a special person she was.
Sarah Clayton
August 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Justin,Sarah,Jenna,Aidan and Ethan Clayton
Michelle Hastings
August 7, 2013
Dr. Ferrari God has his arms around you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love - Michelle, Abbey, Katie, & Jimmy. ?
Sandra Brant
August 7, 2013
Pat and Family,
We were saddened to hear about Sandy. She was a special woman who always welcomed us with a smile and a hug. Sandy was so much like Aunt Rose. It was evident how much that she loved her families. Her Christmas cards were truly a reflection of her love for them. She will be greatly missed, but her memories will be with us. If we can do anything for you or your precious family,
let us know.
Love,
Milton, Sandra, Nathan, and Caleb Brant
Cindy Abbott
August 6, 2013
Scott, Angie, Christiano, Bella and family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We love you and are thinking of you all.
Love, Dianne Jones, Ryan, Cindy, Ceara and Rayce Abbott
August 6, 2013
Pat, Anne and I are send our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are in our prayers. Joe and Anne Maite.
Elise Herman
August 6, 2013
We are so aorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Elise & Jeff Herman
August 6, 2013
Our deepest condolences for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Rich & Joan Schiliro
Marco T Vasquez
August 6, 2013
Pat, I am very sorry for your loss, believe me I know how you feel
I still remember her, singing with the choir at Amelia's funeral
My prayers are with you and your family
Marco T Vasquez, Panama City, Panama.
Mary Williams
August 6, 2013
On behalf of the entire Illinois Bane family (Lowell & Vera, Joe & Camille, Mary (Bane)Williams & family, Cathy (Bane) Miller & family) we wish to express our sincere sympathies to the entire Piglia family at this most difficult time. May she rest in peace! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Jeff Bissell
August 6, 2013
Pat and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you celebrate Sandy's life and morn her passing. Our time with loved ones is so precious and losing Sandy leaves a void that cannot be filled -- but we hope you find peace knowing that God is holding her close. May love fill your hearts and the days ahead. Jeff and Pat Bissell
August 6, 2013
Pat,
Gabriela and I were so deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Sandy.
You both have been in our prayers and holy Mass intentions. No words
can express the depth of your loss but know that you are in our prayers
during this most difficult time. Sandy left this world having touched
our lives and many others, with her wonderful faith and joyful spirit
of life. She will be deeply missed. Please let me know if there is
anything that we can do.
Grace and peace,
Will and Gabriela
Lynn Harrington
August 6, 2013
Dear Lisa and Piglia family, Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in the arms of one another and your Mother's loving memory. Strong hugs, Lynn Harrington and your Duke Primary Care Research family
Jena Barnes and Amanda Hendrix
August 5, 2013
Pat and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Earl Shankle
August 5, 2013
Sandy will be greatly missed.
Uncle Earl Shankle
August 5, 2013
Pat and family
Sorry we can't be there but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lots of Love from Tennesee
August 5, 2013
Dear Pat, Prayers are with you and the family on the death of Sandra. What a gift you had with her and she with you. She was a wonderful blessing to Christ Our King and certainly for me personally. As a Eucharistic Minister her time was given so generously to so many sick and dying. Many of whom she met again on August 3rd. May the God of healing ease your pain and sustain you always. Know you are in my prayers.
Sr. Mary Cyril Murray, OLM
August 5, 2013
Pat and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Jerry & Diana Barnett
Greg Bazinet
August 5, 2013
Pat, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss ! My prayers are with you & your family ! May God bless you!
Verna & Fred Riley
August 5, 2013
Pat, Lisa & Scot and family, my heart is with you at this difficult time. May God hold you all so close in the palm of his hand. Love to all.
Verna & Fred Riley
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Russ Wilkins
August 5, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mark Ritchey
August 5, 2013
Pat,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sandra was a wonderful lady. May God be with you and comfort you during this difficult time. I will be praying for you.
Ed Kissel
August 5, 2013
Pat,
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Leslie and Bud Kissel
Randy Fairfax
August 5, 2013
Pat and family, very sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. My prayers are with you as you celebrate and enjoy the memories while also feeling the pain of loss.
Jennifer Ryba
August 5, 2013
Dear Pat,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved wife. Sending you and your family much strength; you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bella's First Communion picture
Vicki and Larry Bane
August 5, 2013
This is a special memory we share with Sandy and Pat--Bella's First Communion on May 5, 2012--a very special time for all of us. Even though we didn't see her often, when we did get together, it was like we had been friends forever. We will miss her.
August 4, 2013
"Pat & Family, my love and prayers to you and your family.Very sorry for the loss of your dear wife. You and your family are always in my prayers. God bless."
Ernie Torres ( Mt. Pleasant SC)
August 4, 2013
Dear Pat.. Our heartfelt condolences and brotherly love are with you.
Bob and Martha Boackle
Cathy Blythe
August 4, 2013
Pat and family,
So very sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed dearly. Prayers to all of you at this difficult time. May your family and friends find comfort together.
August 4, 2013
Pat
Your loss has saddened me.I experienced the same loss ,nine years ago ,after 49 years of marriage .
Try to stay in good spirits.
Jack Vax
August 4, 2013
Dear Uncle Pat & family,
I am so sorry for the loss of my dear Aunt Sandy. She will always hold a special place in my heart as she touched my life in many ways through the years. She was an inspiring woman, filled with nothing but love and devotion to her family and her faith. My heart is with you all and my prayers will continue to be in your name. Love, Jessi King
John King
August 4, 2013
Pat, Scot/Angie & Lisa/Guido
Sandy was one of my favorite's! She always greeted me with a warm hug and smile and made me feel like her brother. I will always remember her as being very gracious and in a class of her own. I will miss her but I know she is in heaven and will be watching over us.
I remember the time when she had Maria and I over for Thanksgiving dinner one year and I went 'overboard' on the dressing. I told her how much I liked them and the taste has something different in it. She started laughing and I didn't know why. She explained that the secret ingredient was clams or some such fish addition. She laughed because she knew I wouldn't eat anything out of the water but I raved about this dish. From then on I always asked her what was in the meals before I ate them and she always reminded me of the fishy-dressing.
Sandy was a very, very good person and I always looked up to her!
Wilson & Julie Gautreaux
August 4, 2013
Pat and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Love,
Wilson and Julie Gautreaux
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