The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the March 17, 2014
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
Mary R. Piergiovanni of Wilmington, Del.
Mary R. Piergiovanni of Wilmington, Del., formerly of Avondale, died on Saturday, March 15, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Piergiovanni. A registered nurse, Mary was a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing, class of 1947. She was employed with St. Francis Hospital for 15 years, and went on to work in the medical office of Dr. Andrey Geirgieff until her retirement. Mary was a member of St. John the Beloved Parish, and was one of the first members of the Oblate Helpers Guild and DeSales Seminary Associates. Mary is survived by her devoted sister, Helen Piergiovanni. Mary and Helen would like to thank their many wonderful friends and neighbors who have been very helpful throughout the years. Friends are invited to visit from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22nd, at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek, Del. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington. Interment will follow Mass in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, PO Box 87, Childs, MD 21916.