Catherine M. Piepiora
February 11, 1941 ~ April 1, 2020
PEABODY—Catherine M. (Gallo) Piepiora, 79, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at CareOne at Essex Park in Beverly following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Piepiora, with whom she shared fifty-four years of marriage.
Born in Lynn, MA on Feb. 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Madeline Gallo. She was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School.
A longtime Peabody resident, Catherine worked as a bookkeeper at Star Market for many years and was a beloved employee of all that had the opportunity to work with her.
She enjoyed her visits to Foxwoods and was a loving, and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She leaves two children, Mary Rogul and her husband Emerick of Arlington and Robert Piepiora II and his wife Paula Johnson of Peabody, four grandchildren, Michael, Jessica, Alex, and Nathan, her siblings, Constance Petroni, Nicholas Gallo, Frank Gallo, Daniel Gallo, Anthony Gallo, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Carmine Gallo.
Graveside services will be held privately. Celebration of life and services will be announced in the coming months. In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers.
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I am sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing my heart goes out to all the Gallows that I was friendly with the years. I worked with Cathy at State Star and enjoyed her every day. Cathy is now in a better place may she rest in piece.
Russ Steeves
Mom was always my rock, a great listener, lending an empathetic ear anytime needed and such a joy to be around. She was the life of the party and loved playing jokes on family and friends. Memories of Saturday night cards are many. The lively, boisterous evenings full of laughter and fun with her card group. Friday night puzzles with the girls. And what a cook!!! Mom could whip up a lasagna or eggplant parmigiana like no other. The holidays were joyous with the smells enough to bring neighbors in for a block. The minest soup, the pizzacaina, and calzone. Thanksgiving at moms was like no feast you have ever seen. Her love for holiday cooking was simply sublime. I was never happier than when watching mom cooking in the kitchen. It is a joy I will miss for the rest of my life. Mom, I hope you are in Dad’s arms and looking down on us with love. May you rest in eternal peace.
Cathy and I were teenage friends. She was funny and a very caring friend. She was in a rush to get thru the teen years and get on with an exciting life as an adult. I shall not forget her!
I send to my Aunt Connie (her elder sister) and ALL of Cathy’s brothers and their wives and ALL of Cathy’s many nieces and nephews my sincerest sympathies. I want you to know that I shared with you the many agonies of your loss as a sister, niece, nephew, cousin and friend. We can all take courage from the fact that “Cathy is now in a better place where she can again….get on with an exciting life as an angel! She will definitely keep God very busy trying to look after her!!
PS: “The Virus” and my age during this Virus will prevent me from attending the services which I do understand are private anyway…but….to my Aunt Connie and ALL of Cathy’s brothers and their wives as well as ALL of my Morretti cousins and their families…I send my thoughts and memories of Cathy which I hope will help you all smile as they did me.
Soon…let us pray…..we can be together this summer and fill the time exchanging our individual memories of Cathy. “May she rest in peace and laughter forever!”
Russ, so wonderful to hear from you. I will be having a celebration of her life this summer and would love for you to attend. I have so many fond memories of all of you. Please reach out to me at mrogul@gmail.com
Mary I too am so sorry you lost your Mother. She was my mentor and my friend. I have so many memories that I treasure. My love to you all. Susan Steeves
Sorry to hear that your Mom passed. I remember the post office bowling alley as she bowled with my Mom. Also they did Friday night card games and would throw pennies on the floor for me to find the next morning. I remember your Mom was always smiling. May she test in peace. Also sorry to hear that your Dad passed. Also your Aunt Connie. With both my parents gone, I read it on face book. Lisa Scarpello (Bob & Ann Marie’s daughter ) Perry