Julius E. Pirrone

SCHENECTADY - Julius E. Pirrone, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born in Schenectady on January 7, 1932 to the late Raffaele and Felice DeCicco Pirrone. Julius was raised in Schenectady and often crossed the bridge to Scotia where he met, married and raised a family with his first love, Maureen Davidson. Julius worked as a Data Communication Specialist for General Electric, retiring after 42 years. During his years at GE, he continued his education at the College of St. Rose and Empire State College. While working at GE's TIPO location, Julius led the Explorer Team, Honeywell 635 for eight years. After a short retirement, Julius became a real estate agent, where he owned his own real estate company, JEPirrone and Associates. He also developed a passion for ballroom dance, where he met Kathleen O'Brien, who became his dance partner, travel companion, confidant and loving, devoted caretaker. Julius was a member of the Rotterdam Elks, the Sons of Italy, and the Knights of Columbus where he presided for a time as Grand Knight. Julius loved to dance, listen to music, watch movies, travel, go to shows and concerts, make wine, plant roses, and most of all he loved being with his family and friends, telling elaborate stories and making beautiful, lasting memories. In addition to his parents, Julius was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Joan Maureen, and by his siblings, Josephine, Adele, Cosmo, Nick, and Anthony.

Julius is survived by his children, Michael, Christina (Angelo), Daniel, David (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Katelyn (Mark), Megan (Andrew), Shane, Siobhan, Sara, Lisa, David and Lori; his great-grandchildren, Marky, Mia, Vincent, Alana and Lily; his lady, Kathleen O'Brien; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the Kingsway Home Care ladies and gents and to the Hospice Team.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday October 12th from 9:30 to 11am at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12pm at St. Gabriel’s Church, 3040 Hamburg St., Rotterdam, followed by burial in Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the City Mission of Schenectady, PO Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301. Condolences can be posted at demarcostonefuneralhome.com.