Eugenio L. Pirri, formerly of Greenwich, passed away Thursday, Oct. 4 at Danbury Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 96. Born Nov. 16, 1921 in Rose, Italy to Francesco and Cherubina Pirri, Eugenio fought in the Italian Army in World War II, was a farmer and immigrated to Germany before settling in the United States.
Eugenio worked for many years as a mason and at Pitney Bowes, where he retired. He was an avid gardener.
He was predeceased by his first wife Viola, his siblings Genaro, Giovanni, Pietro, Angelina, Concetta, Luisa and Iolanda.
Eugenio is survived by his beloved wife Gladis Calderone; his loving children Antonio (Elvira) who resides in Italy, Franco (Enza) of Wilton, Cherubina Ricioppo (Quintino) of Danbury and Dario (Anna) of Brookfield; and his nine cherished grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his dear sister Rosaria of Montreal.
To honor his life, family and friends gathered Monday at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday at St. Roch’s Church followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Greenwich.
