Obituary: Peter Pietrini, 72, Of Milford,

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Peter Louis Pietrini, 72, of Milford, beloved husband of Barbara (Schilling) Pietrini for 42 years, passed away on April 25, 2023. Born on April 5, 1951, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Ermano “Sam” and Helen (Lasse) Pietrini.

In addition to his beloved wife, Barbara, Peter is survived by his children, Anthony (Sandra Jaques) Pietrini and Peter (Kellie) Pietrini; his grandchildren, Michael, Jason, Parker, and Chase; his siblings and siblings-in-law, Susan (Thomas) Cody, Russell Pietrini, Louis (Elizabeth) Pietrini, and Robert (Diane) Schilling; his nieces and nephews, Brian (Megan) Cody, Kurt Pietrini, Christine (Michael) Gradoia, Gary (Melisa) Schilling, and Scott Schilling; his great nieces, Tess, Teagan, and Sydney Cody; and his many cousins, extended family members, and friends, Peter was predeceased by his brother, Steven Pietrini; maternal grandparents, Peter (Mabel) Lasse; and paternal grandparents, Louis (Eduvillia) Pietrini.

Peter approached everything in life with a high level of vigor. He went at everything in his life with an unstoppable drive and energy, beginning at Jonathan Law High School & Trinidad College (Colorado), where he starred as a tough & tenacious football player; his career in 40 years of manufacturing at Dresser Industries & Sikorsky, his devotion to Catholicism, God and prayer, and through his lifelong love for exercise that carried him through each day. Peter truly enjoyed life’s simple pleasures - going to the gym, long walks outdoors, dogs, chess, and sharing a large mozzarella cheese pizza (known only to him as “large Mootz”) from Papa’s Pizza with his family were some of his greatest pleasures.

But above all else, Peter helped spread joy and love with whomever he met. He loved spending time with his four grandchildren, and his presence always brought peace and joy to his young relatives. He was an exemplary father, a loving husband, sacrificed for his family whenever he had the opportunity, and devoted himself to improving the lives of others around him.

Friends and family may call from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St.

A Christian burial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Saint Ann Church (Saint Raphael Parish), 501 Naugatuck Ave. (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH).

The interment will be private.

In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ALSAC/Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Bridges Healthcare at bridgesct.org.

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