Angelina C. Piro, of Cos Cob, passed away Thursday June 8, 2017. She was 88. Born in Greenwich on November 27, 1928 to Lorenzo and Rosaria Iuele. Angelina married her beloved husband, the late Charles R. Piro, and was a devoted Mother to her boys. Angie enjoyed cooking for her family and all who entered into her kitchen.
She was a fixture for many years making pizzas at the St. Catherine’s Fair.
Angie was also very active in the kitchen at the St. Lawrence Club, where she would prepare the foods for their weekly dinners.
For her devotion to St. Lawrence, Angie was the recipient of the 2004 Columbus Day Award in which she proudly had on display for all to see. Angie was also an accomplished golfer winning a nine-hole Championship in 2002 and coming so close again in 2006. She really enjoyed her time on the golf course with friends.
Angie is survived by her loving children, Santo (Chris), Larry, Patsy (Diane) and Charles (Kelli); and her eight cherished grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her dear sisters Rosaria Chiappetta, and Grace Pimpinella (Antonio). She is predeceased by her sister Carmella Orrico.
The family would like to thank Drs. Morris and Nasir as well as the entire nursing staff o Greenwich Hospital for their care and compassion.
To honor her life, family and friends will gather Sunday June 11 from 4:00pm-8pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave. Greenwich (203) 869-5968. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday June 12 10:00am at St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside. Entombment will follow at St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Angelina’s memory to Greenwich Hospital.