Leonora Cirillo, 96, of Bristol

Posted 12/3/18

Mrs. Leonora (Pirri) Cirillo, age 96, of Jennifer Drive, Bristol, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at the Grace Barker Nursing Center, Warren, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the …

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Leonora Cirillo, 96, of Bristol

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Mrs. Leonora (Pirri) Cirillo, age 96, of Jennifer Drive, Bristol, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at the Grace Barker Nursing Center, Warren, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Augustine J. Cirillo, who preceded her in death in 1970. 

Born and a lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Francesca (Ciccio) Pirri. She was a seamstress at Priscilla Sportswear for many years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Bristol. She adored her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially playing cards. 

She is survived by daughters Rose Borgia (David) and Frances Cirillo; grandchildren Patricia Borgia (Theresa) and Melissa Borgia (William); and great-grandchildren Emilie, Julia and Benjamin. Also survived by her brother-in-law, Antone Rapoza, and sisters-in-law, Rose and Angela Pirri. 

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Annie Cavallaro, Antonetta Oliveira and Pauline Rapoza, and three brothers, Angelo, Pasquale and Frank “Butch” Pirri. 

Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood St., Bristol, are Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at 9:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 141 State St., Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s  Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. Visiting hours are Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

For online condolences, shared memories, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com.

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