Patricia E. Piroh
Patricia Ellen Piroh, age 81, of Milford, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2023, in Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by family. Patricia was born in Bridgeport, CT on March 12, 1941, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Svihra) Piroh and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of SS. Cyril & Methodius Commercial High School and then entered the community of the Sisters of SS Cyril & Methodius in 1958. She received her BS ED degree and MS in Religious Education from Marywood College in Scranton, PA. Patricia served as a teacher and formation director during her 30 years as a religious sister. She then became the office manager at both the former West Wynde and Soundview Skilled nursing facilities in West Haven, CT, as well as having been employed by Maplewood at Strawberry Hill in Norwalk, CT. In March 2013, she began working as an evening secretary at St. Mary parish in Milford, CT where she was a valued and faithful member of the staff and church right up until the time of her death. She enjoyed traveling, spending time at the beach and being surrounded by her family and friends. She was an avid animal lover and will be dearly missed by her faithful dog, Benny. Survivors include her devoted sister, Carol Sequin of Seymour, several cherished nieces and nephews, as well as several great-nieces and nephews. She will also be dearly missed by many lifelong friends. In addition to her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her beloved sisters, Rosemarie Abric, Susan Mino, and Barbara Piroh. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 11th from 4-7 p.m. at the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m. meeting directly at St. MaryPrecious Blood Parish 70 Gulf Street Milford. Patricia’s funeral can be streamed at https://tinyurl.com/PPiroh-Funeral .
Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Newtown. At the request of the family, masks will be required. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local animal shelter/ rescue or ASPCA.org in Patricia’s memory. For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com