Obituary of John Pirone

John Pirone, 89, of Princeton passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Princeton, he was a graduate of Princeton School, Class of 1943. He was a self-employed owner/cab driver for over 40 years. He was a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of St. Paul's Church. Predeceased by his parents Enrique and Angeline (Federico) Pirone, step mother Mary Mauro Pirone, two sisters Fannie Todaro, Christina Litostansky, one brother Ralph Pirone, he is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Mulgrew) Pirone, two sons and a daughter-in-law John and Lisa Pirone of Chicago, IL, Daniel F. DelVecchio, Jr. of Princeton, two daughters and sons-in-law Sharon and Randolph Mershon of Columbus, Jaye and Mickey Eufemia of Hightstown, one sister and two brothers-in-law Rose and Salvatore Marchione of Princeton, Thomas Todaro, nine grandchildren John, Emilia and Vincent Pirone, Randy and Tyler Mershon, James and Jacob Eufemia, Bryan and Ava DelVecchio, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Saturday, September 13, 2014 at St. Paul's Church, 214 Nassau St., Princeton. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Princeton. Calling hours will be held Friday, September 12, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 529, Princeton, NJ 08542.