John Edward Pironde

John Edward Pironde, 95, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away August 4, 2016. He was born in New York, NY on October 8, 1920. John graduated with a diploma from John Adams High School. He was married to Carmella DiGiorgi on June 18, 1946. John was a jewelry manufacturer supervisor for Bratt, Nudelman and Kushner in New York, NY. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, WWII Army Veteran, Lifetime VFW, YMCA and had a passion for bowling, baseball, racquetball and watching football. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carmella Pironde in August 2003. His father, Humberto Pironde; mother, Margaret Pironde, sister, Angelina Roccanova, brother, Bobby Pironde and a neice, Linda Glidewell also preceded his death. John is survived by three lovely daughters, JoAnne Francis, Janet Hanser, Lorraine Blauvelt and a granddaughter, Amanda Blauvelt. A memorial service will be held in John’s honor on Saturday, August 27, 2016, 2:00 pm at H M Patterson Olgethorpe Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Brookhaven, GA. The family will greet guests at a reception to be held immediately following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.hmpattersonolgethorpe.com.