Joseph “Joe” R. Pirigyi , 69 of Fox Run Drive in Saybrook Township died Thursday (May 26ht) at his home. He was born October 29, 1946 in Ashtabula the son of Joseph and Mary Pirigyi and has been a lifetime area resident.

He has worked for 49 years for Gabriel Performance Products in Ashtabula most recently as a product specialist.

He is a member of Our Lady of Peace, St. Joseph Church in Ashtabula; the Ashtabula Elks, BPOE #208 and the East Ashtabula Club. He enjoyed golfing, tennis and traveling to Las Vegas but most of all enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving him are his wife, Linda Susan (Conner) Pirigyi whom he married Dec. 21, 1965; two children, Christopher S. (Melissa) Pirigyi of Jefferson and Paula L. (John) Paterlini of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, Matthew Pirigyi, Zachary Paterlini, Alyssa Paterlini and Karlee Stainfield; two great grandchildren, Olivia and Wyatt Pirigyi; a sister, Mary Wright of Ashtabula and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers, Edward and Louis Pirigyi.

Funeral services will be Wednesday (June 1st) at 11:00 AM at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors and Crematory, 526 W. Prospect Rd. Ashtabula, Ohio with Rev. Dr. Stephen Long of The First Presbyterian Church and Rev. Father Philip Miller of Corpus Christi Parish officiating. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Tuesday (May 31st) from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home and on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 or to the Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Kingsville, Ohio 44048

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