Buchanan's Harry T. DiPietro Sr. Passes at Age 76

The following obituary is from Cortlandt Funeral Home:

Harry T. DiPietro Sr. died on May 22, 2012. He was 76 years old. Harry was born in Buchanan, NY to Ercole "Harry" and Maria (Trequarti) DiPietro on April 5, 1936.He graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School. He served in the US Army form 1958-1959.

Harry was the Owner/Operator of store in Buchanan for 42 years. Harry was a Life Member of the Buchanan Engine Company. He served as the Grand Marshall in the Buchanan St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Harry is survived by his wife Vivian, sons, Rick and Ken (Stacey), daughter, Rose-Ann, sister Mary Ann Perez, brother, Ralph C., 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and serveral nieces and nephews. Harry was predeceased by his son Harry Jr., brothers, Joseph and Nicholas DiPietro.

Reposing, Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM on Friday, May 25, 2012 at St. Christopher's Church in Buchanan. Interment will follow at the Assumption Cemetery in Cortlandt Manor,NY.

In honor and memory of the strongest man we know. A loving husband, father,brother, grandfather, role model, and friend. May your sprit and soul always be with us and guide through life. Harry DiPietro has made such an impact on our lives, so we would like to give back in order to make an impact for others. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. www.main.diabetes.org. 

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