Anna Pillarelli

Anna Louise Pillarelli, 89 years, of Monroe, MI went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Fountainview of Monroe. Born on Christmas Eve, 1921 in Woodville, OH, Louise was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Grace (Pantaleo) Persichillo. Louise attended school in Ohio and was a 1938 graduate of Waite High in Toledo. On November 7, 1942 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Toledo, OH, Louise married her beloved husband Nicholas C. Pillarelli Sr. Sadly he preceded her in death on June 8, 2006 after 63 years of marriage. Louise worked for many years as a secretary for Monroe Public Schools. She began her career working at Monroe High School. Through the years she eventually became personal secretary to the superintendant of Monroe Public Schools. Louise retired in 1984. Louise was a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe where she sang in the resurrection choir and was a member of Christian Women. Louise was also a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Association of Monroe. She enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Most of all Louise enjoyed entertaining and feeding guests at her home and being with her family. Louise is survived by her loving children; Nicholas C. Pillarelli Jr. of Erie, MI and Mary Ann Lawson of Monroe, 3 cherished grandchildren; Jill Pillarelli, Nick Casey (Amelia) Pillarelli and Gail (Mark) Hill, 3 treasured great grandchildren; Emily, Jason, and Vittoria, a brother; Frank Persichillo of Oregon, OH and a sister; Mary Persichillo of Sylvania, OH. In addition to her husband and parents; Louise was preceded in death by her son in law Larry Lawson. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6-8 PM and Wednesday from 1-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd. in Monroe, where a Rosary Service will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday. On Thursday, October 20, 2011 she will lie in state at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe from 10:00 AM until Mass of the Resurrection celebrating her life at 11:00 AM. Fr. William Fisher, pastor of St. Joseph’s will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church.