Robert F. Piepiora Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert F. Piepiora, 78, died Thursday evening, May 16, 2019 at Beverly Hospital. He was the husband of Catherine M. (Gallo) Piepiora, with whom he shared fifty-four years of marriage. Born in Lynn on December 12, 1940, he was the son of the late Alfred Piepiora and Mary Walker. He was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of the former Saint Jean’s High School. Mr. Piepiora served honorably in the US Air Force from 1959-1963. He was employed as a microbiologist at the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea and the former J.B. Thomas Hospital in Peabody. A longtime resident of Lynn and later West Peabody, he enjoyed gardening and working on cars. In addition to his wife, he leaves two children, Mary Rogul and her husband Emerick of Arlington and Robert Piepiora II and his wife Paula Johnson of West Peabody, and four grandchildren, Michael and Jessica Piepiora and Alex and Nathan Rogul. Visiting hours will be Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 5-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. A Funeral Service will follow at 7PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Piepiora’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. For directions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.

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Robert F. Piepiora

December 12, 1940 - May 16, 2019