Sparta: February 20, 2017 at age 77. Survived by his wife, Faith (Carlin) Piraino. 6 children, Miccilina of San Diego,CA., Russell (Stephanie) Piraino of Livonia, Joseph Piraino of Dansville, Elizabeth (John) Miller of Fowlerville, Eric (Tina) Piraino of Sparta, and Rachel Repass of Buffalo. 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. sister, Betty (Francis) Brado of Livonia and Joseph Piraino of Mt. Morris. several nieces and nephews. He was a retired fire technician with General Motors in Rochester.
Friends may call Thursday 4 – 7 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where services will be held Friday at 11 AM. Burial, Keihle Cemetery, Sparta. Memorial contributions to Grace and Truth Christian Fellowship, PO Box 509, Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Randy and I send our love to the entire family. Loved Uncle Russell for his love of life and his great big heart for anyone in need. So many memories of fun times with him, in particular, one that involved a bucket of cold water. He always reminded me of it. We had a great time reliving that day. He married my favorite Aunt Faith which made him all the more dear. He will be missed.
Russ was a good friend;always would do anything or help anyone in need;always there for his family and friends and help the church in anyway he could. you could always count on Russ;and watching our family grow threw the years;so many memories;and laughts;i was so glad when he was in the national guard with me,[the best cook and supply man the unite ever had; its been years since we saw anyone;as we moved to tenn. Theresa and i send all our love and prayers;to you Faith and the rest of the family;we know he is at peace now;with the rest of all the old church members there before we get there;god bless you all
I just want to say we are very sorry for your loss, and Uncle Russell will be missed by all. He was a good man, but was never afraid to stand up to what he believed in. I always liked him since I became a part of the Piraino-Brado family. Love you Uncle Russell and fly high with the angels. Hugs.
Addie & I send our love, prayers and condolences to Faith and the whole family. Russ will always have a special place in our hearts.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Keep your good memories close and you will find peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Blessings be yours, Lucy
Prayers to you all during this difficult time. He was such a large part of my life growing up. I an so excited to think he is with my dad and his other siblings. Much love to the Piraino Family.
Faith and all of your family. It’s always difficult when the time comes when our loved one passes to the other side. Even though that is our walk in this life to prepare us for Eternity, it is difficult to lose that personal contact. May our Lord give you all His peace and strength in these days ahead.Praise the Father for His promises of spending eternity with Him!
I have fond memories of Uncle Russell.He was always happy to see his nieces and nephews. He was very proud of his whole family and he wasn’t afraid to show it. No-one messed with any of us because they would have had to answer to him. You will be missed Uncle Russell by everyone of us.
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Much ? to the whole family. I’m hoping that the memories are sweet & your hearts are full of love. My memories of Dad & the whole family are fond loving memories. Lots of love to you all.
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and praying God’s grace surrounds you during this sad time.
Uncle Russell was a very special Uncle to me in my life.He will always be in my Heart, and never forgotten, Love him forver.
So long for now my dear friend Russ. A good man in so many ways. I will pray for your family and you.
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Sending prayers for a speedy recovery of all your hearts, he will be missed by so many.
To Joe, sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, will be thinking of you in the coming days. Linda