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Albert Piela Obituary
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, on the corner of Lyme Street and Ferry Road. Visiting hours will be from 4 until 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames Street, Groton. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Day.
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Danette Mackin
November 26, 2024
Mr. Piela was my Assistant Principal. He was a one of a kind administrator: equal parts caring and no nonsense. He showed the kids respect and earned respect in return. He was the kind of Administrator that you want to contact later in life and share your successes with. Mr. Piela: Thank you for believing in me! Your efforts were not in vain. But you know that. "Auntie Mary Jane": I'm sorry for your loss and your family's loss.
Bob and Deb Bacewicz
November 26, 2024
To Mary Jane and the entire Piela family- Al was a great colleague and friend who will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. May you be blessed with memories that make you smile. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Deb Bacewicz
Jeremey
November 26, 2024
Mr. Piela was always a great to the students, had a few conversations with him because of situations I had put myself in, he was always fair and consistent, Prayers to his family and friends
James & Evelyn Pond
November 26, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Leanne Santos
November 25, 2024
Sending deepest sympathies to Mrs. Piela and family. It was a pleasure to get to know Al over the years, he was a very kind person. (John & Leanne, JMS Automotive)
Bernie Nasser
November 25, 2024
To Mary Jane and the Piela Family:
My sympathies on the loss of Al. A great friend and colleague at Fitch, we had many a great time together over the years. From his being my administrative assistant coach on the soccer field to our many, many sojourns to Chestnut Hill to watch the Eagles soar we always had an excellent time! Keep his memories close as he lived a long and fruitful life dedicated to his family and students at FHS! Rest in peace, my brother!
Priscilla
November 25, 2024
He was my principal in high school. He was great at what he did. ❤
Bing and Carol Bartick
November 24, 2024
Al was a great educator and a wonderful human being. Sending peace and prayers to his family. Bing and Carol Bartick
Ed kolnaski
November 24, 2024
So so sorry to hear this news. I found out from my sister Cookie,Mrs Leivers. Please know that you all are in Diane and mine prayers. Please take care. Ed
Cathie Bogue Lawrence
November 24, 2024
Many fond memories of Mr Piela. From his teaching if Social Studies,to his caring nature and guidance while I was a student of his at Fitch Jr. High. 1967-1969. God Bless, Mr Piela!
My sincere condolences to you Mary Jane and his family.
Cathie Bogue Lawrence
Hamilton, Ohio
Estelle Leandri
November 24, 2024
My sympathies to the Piela family. Al was a wonderful man!
L. Micheal Clancy
November 23, 2024
Mary Jane, I am so sorry to hear about Al. I remember you both from Fitch High School. Al was always a very well liked teacher and made a positive impact on students lives. He will be missed. I know the pain of losing a spouse for I lost my beloved wife janet in February of this year. May Al's soul RIP
Leilani
November 23, 2024
I have known Mr. Piela in the 80s back in fitch Senior high school my deepest condolences to the Piela family , may his memories continue to live on . God bless
Marc Frucht
November 23, 2024
I called him "Mr. Piela," even when I went back to Fitch guidance to get my SAT transcripts for grad school. My condolences to the Piela family. He was a great guy.
Tony & Paula Timpano
November 23, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the Piela family.
November 22, 2024
Mary Jane, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I remember “Mr. Piela” from junior high. So sorry for your loss. May he live on in all your memories of a wonderful life together.
Deb (Beebe) Williams
Frank Post
November 22, 2024
I got to know Mr.Piela at Fitch Sr. High School back in the 80's !! Also at the same time his sons David Piele and younger son Chris Piela were also at Fitch the same time!! First of all my condolences to all his family and friends and to all that knew him and to his son David and Chris, which I knew from Fitch I'm so sorry about your pops !!!! He was an awesome man!!
Gail Santagata
November 22, 2024
You were one of the best that Robert E Fitch Has ever had you were very easy to talk to through the years when I was there you are going to be sadly missed by all who new you
Bruce Orton
November 22, 2024
Sore like an eagle rest in peace.
Stanley Parizo Jr
November 22, 2024
My condolences to the entire Piela family.
Daniel Russell
November 22, 2024
Mr. Piles (No way I can refer to him by his first name) was the assistant principal at Fitch Senior High when I was a student. He was a good man and treated me and my fellow students very well. My favorite memory of him was when he grew his beard. He will be missed.
Mrs John Lhomme
November 21, 2024
1963 best man Albert Piela Jr. Handsome best friend. Hope you like a picture from 60 years ago.
Jim and Elaine LaPietra
November 21, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the entire Piela family. Our thoughts are with you
Barbara Lhomme
November 20, 2024
Al and my husband Jack were classmates in Willimantic Teachers College in the 60´s. They commuted together daily from Norwich becoming close friends. Al was best man for my husband for our wedding so many years ago. After graduation we lost track of each other. He was a good man. I´m sorry to read of your loss.
Stephano Stravoravdis
November 19, 2024
Our deepest condolences.
We are praying for the repose of Al´s soul.
The Stravoravdis Family
Sherry DeCarolis Agresta
November 18, 2024
My Prayers and Thoughts
Sherry
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