Michael "Mike" Pirri Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael J. Pirri, 42, of Benton Harbor died at home on Friday, July 20, 2012. Mike was born on December 27, 1969 in St. Joseph to Richard (Rick) and Sandi Pirri. He married his wife, Stacey, on July 25, 1998. He was an award winning Fed-Ex employee of nearly 12 years. Mike’s life priorities were family, friends and faith. He loved fully, cared deeply, and played easily. He was a passionate fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and the Iowa Hawkeyes. All who enjoyed Mike’s love and attention treasured his presence and were inspired by his courage. Mike died after a strong, dignified, and persistent encounter with cancer. A service celebrating his life will be held at 4 PM on Saturday, July 28, at the Coloma Bible Church. He donated his body to the University of Michigan’s Anatomical Donation Program. Arrangements are by the Dey-Florin Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to Coloma Bible Church or to the restoration of Eden Springs Park. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. He is survived by his wife, Stacey; his children, Richard (Anthony), Paul, Isabelle, and Rosalie; his father, Richard (Rick) Pirri and his step-mother, Kristine Foate of Fort Wayne, IN; his brother, Anthony Pirri of Chesterton, IN; his grandmother, Gene Gallant, of Canada and several uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews. His mother, Sandi, preceded him in death in 2010.

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Michael "Mike" Pirri

December 27, 1969 - July 20, 2012