Obituary: Timothy J. Pirola

Timothy J. Pirola died on Nov. 8, 2015, at age 71. Born in Astoria. Resided in Oyster Bay and Sarasota, FL. Hopeless romantic and devoted husband of Marylouise, his beautiful wife for over 53 years. Loving father to Michael and Lauralouise (Anric). Cherished grandfather to Keenan, Alexander and Tristan, dogfather to Ciccia, Giorgio and Rigoletto. Defender of the underdog, Eucharistic minister, lector, force for good and force for God. Will be dearly missed by friends, family and animals. Visiting held at Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com. Funeral Mass held at St. Dominic RC Chapel, Oyster Bay. Interment is private.