Michael Patrick Pierro
Passed on: July 14th, 2008
Age 50 Michael Patrick Pierro, 50, of 5 Church Loop Rd., Wagmatcok, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Baddeck, he was the son of Victor and Louise Pierro and was adopted at an early age by the late Andrew and Mary Ellen (Pierro) Simon. He was a landscaper and member of Queen of World parish, Wagmatcok. Michael was a quiet man but very visible to community members and children. Michael always made sure that children went home safely. To most children, he was better known as ‘Uncle Mike.’ He is survived by his brothers, Charles Richard (Mary) Pierro and Francis Chisholm (Bernice) Pierro. He is also survived by sisters, Susie Bernard, Alena Usher, Christine Pierro, Yvonne (Peter) Pierro, Jane Julia (Alliter) Simon and Mary Katerie (Walter) Isadore and several godchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, John Simon, sisters, Mary Bell Isadore, Ida Mae Bernard, Rubena Gould and Theresa Pierro. The body is resting at the residence of Jane Julia Simon with visiting hours at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Queen of World parish with Rev. Robert MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations can be made to charity of one’s choice.
