Giovanna (Benedetto) Pirrotta

Giovanna Pirrotta, 78, a long time cherished resident of Port Chester, NY passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on the morning of August 16, 2024.

Born on November 14, 1945 in Scilla, Reggio Calabria, Italy to the late Domenico and Fortunata Gioffre Benedetto. She was raised and educated in Italy. She married the Love of her life Antonio Pirrotta on December 18, 1965.

In the Summer of 1975 Giovanna along with her Husband and three small children immigrated to the United States and settled in Port Chester, NY. Giovanna first worked for Kaychester Dress Factory for 10 years and then moved on to dedicate the next 30 years to the Port Chester School district as the head cook at the Middle School. She retired in 2016 but the Love of cooking and baking never stopped. If you knew Giovanna, you were sure to know she cooked and baked with Love and never by measurements. She always put all her heart in everything she did.

She is survived by her son, Carmelo Pirrotta (Luz Rodriguez) of Port Chester, NY., daughter, Antonia Esposito (Michael Esposito) of New Fairfield, Ct., grandson, Andrew Esposito who was the joy of her life., her sisters, Santa Benedetto Vita (Clemente) and Angela Benedetto Ottobrini (Pasquale)

Giovanna was predeceased by her husband of 55 years Antonio., her beloved son Dominick., her brothers Carmelo Benedetto, Giuseppe Benedetto, Michele Benedetto, Fortunato Benedetto and sister Faustina Benedetto Minnella. 

Although her family on Earth will experience an irreversible change in their lives, her loved ones in Heaven are filled with joy at her arrival and the wonderful reunion they have eagerly anticipated.

Visitation will be held at Craft Memorial Home, Port Chester, NY on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 4-8 pm

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Giovanna on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Parish of St. John Bosco @ Corpus Christi at 10:00 am 136 South Regent St. Port Chester, NY.

Giovanna will be laid to rest alongside her husband in their family entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetary in Rye Brook, NY.

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