Margaret B. Pigage

1920 - 2016

Margaret B. Pigage obituary, 1920-2016, Pittsford, NY

BORN

1920

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home

2125 Chili Ave

Rochester, New York

Margaret Pigage Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2016.

Rochester: Age 96. Passed away on November 25, 2016. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert F. Pigage, her parents, Margaret and George Bellows, brother, Norman Bellows.

Survived by her loving children: son, Thomas (Lupi) Pigage of Waxhaw, NC, daughters Lynn Pigage (Fred Vine) and Jeanne Pigage (Gaetano D'Arpino) of Rochester, six grandchildren, one great-grandson, several nieces and nephews and sister, Marianne (John) Bermingham of Dartmouth, MA.

Margaret devoted her life to family and service to others through her active volunteer work with social ministry, Hospice, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Women in the Courts Task Force and hunger causes. She always used her many artistic talents and handcrafts to bring joy to others. A lover of poetry, music, literature and humanity, she lived everyday to the fullest. She was truly in love with life.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1pm on Friday, December 9, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 131 W. Main St. , Webster, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margaret's name to Advent House of Fairport, NY, Visiting Nurse Hospice of Webster, NY, or Foodlink of Rochester.

Arrangements under the direction of Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home, Rochester, NY.

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December 20, 2016

Tom, Lynn and Jeanne- I have so many fond childhood memories of your mom and dad. Such extraordinary people who lived life well!
I am truly sorry for your loss. Marge has always be one of our favorites!
May years of cherished memories comfort you now and always.
Peace,
Carolyn Cahill Glass
(Daughter of Jack and Louise)

December 9, 2016

Penny Walls

JEANNE, LYNN and TOM...your Mom was a kind woman who leaves a wonderful legacy.Find comfort knowing that she is reunited with your Dad once again.Peace and love.

December 9, 2016

Penny Walls

Jeanne, Lynn and Tom.... you were so blessed to have such a kind mother.She left a legacy that you can be so proud of.Feel comforted knowing that she is reunited with your Dad.Wishing you peace.

December 9, 2016

Stefani Tadio

Jeanne - I'm so sorry for your loss. I love that your mom was crafty too, clearly passed on to you. I'm sure that leaves you with lots of good memories.

December 9, 2016

Jeanne and family, So glad I got to meet your mom. I was amazed at her young spirit and zest for life at 96! Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Love,
Marlene

December 4, 2016

Lynn and family,
Losing a parent is so difficult. Your mom lived a long love-filled life. May you cherish memories of her every single day.
Judy-ann West

November 28, 2016

MAY God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11/

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Dec

9

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

131 W. Main St., Webster, NY

Funeral services provided by:

Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home

2125 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624

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