Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Joseph Arthur Piccirilli
Add photo

Joseph Arthur Piccirilli 1920 - 2016

Joseph Arthur Piccirilli of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States was born on September 16, 1920 in Norristown, and died at age 96 years old on September 20, 2016 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. Joseph Piccirilli was buried on September 26, 2016 at Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery in Norristown, Montgomery County.
Joseph Arthur Piccirilli
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States
September 16, 1920
Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
September 20, 2016
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Male
Looking for another Joseph Piccirilli?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Joseph.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Joseph Arthur Piccirilli's History: 1920 - 2016

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 09/16
    1920

    Birthday

    September 16, 1920
    Birthdate
    Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Joseph Arthur Piccirilli is the son of Lorano and Marie Piccirilli. He was white. Both of his parents were born and raised in Pennsylvania. He had older siblings John and Louise as well as younger siblings including Carmen and Albert Piccirilli.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Joseph was born in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States and resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33485217 Enlisted: December 16, 1942 in Allentown Pennsylvania Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    He worked as a cutter at a clothing factory.
  • Personal Life & Family

    He was married to Josephine Rose Piccirilli.
  • 09/20
    2016

    Death

    September 20, 2016
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States
    Death location
  • 09/26
    2016

    Gravesite & Burial

    September 26, 2016
    Funeral date
    Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Joseph Arthur Piccirilli passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at his daughter's residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 96. Mr. Piccirilli was a former resident of the Black Horse section of Plymouth Meeting. He retired as a maintenance worker for Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. Joseph was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Black Horse, PA. He taught himself to play the guitar and later taught music for Wurlitzer. He also enjoyed singing and was a member of the band at the Senior Activity Center in Norristown, PA. Music was Joseph's passion. He played guitar with Bill Haley and the Comets and later had his own band, the Joy Rangers. Joseph was a true entertainer with a great sense of humor. His favorite thing was spending time with his family. Joseph was a US Army veteran of WW II. He helped guard President Truman during the Potsdam Conference, while world leaders negotiated terms for ending the war. Born in Norristown, PA on September 16, 1920, he was a son of the late Lorenzo & Maria (De Angelis) Piccirilli. He was the husband of 60 years of the late Josephine Rose (Monteleone) Piccirilli, who died in 2011. Surviving is his loving family including 2 daughters, Laura Jean Heller and her husband, Walt, of King of Prussia, PA and Rosemary Piccirilli of Plymouth Meeting, PA; six grandchildren: Amy, Walt Jr., Frank, Kathryn, Abigail and Joshua; twelve great-grandchildren: Charmaine, Keira, Aubrey, Victoria, Isabella, Bella, David, Dominic, Shane, George, Christopher and King and many other loving family members. He was proceeded in death by his siblings, Albert Piccirilli, Carmen Piccirilli, William Piccirilli, John Piccirilli, Louise Basile (who later passed in 2021) as well as his daughter, Veronica Sessa.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Joseph

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Joseph Piccirilli's Family Tree & Friends

Joseph Piccirilli's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Joseph's Friends

Friends of Joseph Friends can be as close as family. Add Joseph's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
1 Follower & Sources
Loading records
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Joseph Piccirilli Biographies

Other Piccirilli Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top