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BLACKSBURG, Va. – Edward William Pivirotto Sr. passed away Jan. 14, 2018, at the age of 93.
A celebration of life service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, Christiansburg, Va., with a reception afterward. Online condolences can be left at mullinsfuneralhome.com. Interment with full military honors will be at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
Edward was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Bridgeport, Conn., to Albert and Christina Pivirotto. He graduated from Central High School and earned his associate’s degree from the University of Bridgeport in engineering and building construction. He proudly served his country during World War II as a navigator in the Army Air Corps.
In June 1947, he married the love of his life, Marie Theresa DeGrandi, who predeceased him. They were married 69 years.
Edward began his career as a union carpenter and worked his way up to become the senior vice president of operations for E&F Construction Co. of Bridgeport, one of the 400 largest construction companies in America.
Edward and Marie were blessed with a healthy and active retirement spent in Morris, Conn., Hilton Head, S.C., and Blacksburg, Va. Edward was a member of the Knights of Columbus and earned the distinction of 4th Degree for active Catholic citizenship.
Edward is survived by three sons and one daughter, James and Faith Pivirotto of Shelburne, Vt., Edward Pivirotto Jr. of South Windsor, Conn., Mary and Arnold Bohanan of Radford, Va., and Michael and Judy Pivirotto of Bluffton, S.C.; and 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He has three nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, his brother, Arthur, and son, Robert John Pivirotto.
The family wishes to convey deep appreciation to the staff and residents of The Crossings of Blacksburg for the compassionate care, love and friendship to both our parents during the last three years.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be in the memory of Edward to the Radford Clothing Bank, 2000 West St., Radford, VA 24141.
