Anthony Salvatore Piraino, Jan. 1922 – Sept. 2006
By Anthony | October 8th, 2006 | 12:05 am
My Dad passed away last week. He was a World War II veteran, former president of the Delaware chapter of the Sons of Italy, and a retired Draftsman.
He came from a large family – nine brothers and sisters – and his parents were from Italy and Sicily. My Dad enjoyed being with family and loved holidays, especially Christmas. Dancing and card playing were two of his favorite activities – I seem to have picked up the card-playing gene, but not the dancing gene. He also loved home-improvement projects, and would never hesitate to build a desk, workbench, or knock down a few non-loadbearing walls around the house.
October 8th, 2006 at 2:04 am
My condolonces.
October 8th, 2006 at 8:47 am
I’m sorry. Nice picture. He was a good looking guy.
October 8th, 2006 at 9:14 am
Sorry for your loss, Stew.
October 8th, 2006 at 9:15 am
Sorry for your loss, friend. As one who has only had a spotty relationship with a somewhat estranged father, I’m a little jealous of your lineage. Remember the times you had together for the treasures they are…
October 8th, 2006 at 9:26 am
Sorry to hear that, Anthony. My condolences.
October 8th, 2006 at 10:20 am
I’m sorry for your loss.
October 8th, 2006 at 1:38 pm
all the best, anthony. i hope this past week with family helped.
October 8th, 2006 at 2:12 pm
I remember when my father passed away. I remember his WWII photo being the one that I looked at the most, even though I didn’t know him then. I keep the picture and look at it every now and then. It helps in a lot of ways.
October 8th, 2006 at 3:14 pm
“Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I…” (from Psalm 61)
I’m so sorry for your loss, Anthony. God bless and comfort you and your family.
Peace, Cara Michele
October 8th, 2006 at 7:52 pm
Anthony, I remember your telling me that you had been making frequent trips back home. My deepest condolences.
October 8th, 2006 at 8:11 pm
I am sorry to hear of your loss, Stew.
May God place you and your family in His white light of protection during your time of mourning, and in the days to come after.
October 8th, 2006 at 10:21 pm
Thank you everyone for the kind words – I certainly appreciate them.
October 8th, 2006 at 11:30 pm
My Dad was in WWII and died in 1996. I miss in daily.
I am very sorry for your loss. Hold onto and cherish your memories.
October 8th, 2006 at 11:31 pm
oops….died in 1997…sigh…guess I still get upset too….smile
October 9th, 2006 at 1:16 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss.
October 10th, 2006 at 12:59 am
My condolences Anthony. Lean on me if you need it friend.
October 15th, 2006 at 10:16 pm
Anth,
I was sorry to hear about your father. I remember him very fondly. He was a good man.
And as a side note, I seem to recall the two of you dancing quite well together at your sister’s wedding reception, so you must have gotten at least a little bit of his dancing gene.
December 4th, 2006 at 7:24 am
dear Anthony
it’s been so long since I spent some time with your father and Mel. I’m so sorry he isn’t not with us any more. You know you all have been my family for a whole year.
My parents are grieving too.
a hug to all of you