Emidio Piermarini

Emidio Piermarini, 90, passed away peacefully and was received in God's loving arms on Thursday, November 8, 2007, surrounded by his loving wife, sons and family.

Emidio was born in Pretare, Italy on March 29, 1917. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Akron, Ohio and had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother. He served in the Italian Army during World War II and was a prisoner of war. After the war, he worked the family land until he immigrated to the United States in 1954. After a short stay with his brother in Leominster, Massachusetts, he moved to the Akron area, staying with his sister's family. He held many jobs simultaneously, saving in order to fulfill his dream of opening his own pizza shop. In 1958, he opened Emidio's on the corner of Main and Tallmadge on North Hill. In 1961, on a trip back to Italy he met and married his wife Rosa. After proudly passing on his business to his sons, he retired and enjoyed spending his time outdoors, woodworking and playing Italian cards. He especially enjoyed returning to his childhood home in Pretare on beautiful Monte Vettore. The years he was able to share with his children and grandchildren were the most cherished.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pellegrino and Marta; his brothers, Frederico and Gabriele; and his sisters, Pierina and Fenizia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Rosa; sons, Pellegrino (Tina), Domenico (Agnese), Emidio Jr., and Serafino (Karen); and grandchildren, Emidio Antonio, Victoria, Olivia, Emidio Adolfo, Cesare, Mariette, Serafino Jr., Christopher, Pellegrino, and Domenico; and many nieces, nephews, and friends throughout the United States and Italy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 A.M., Monday, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 83 Mosser Pl., Akron, Ohio 44310. Rite of Committal Service will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens in Cuyahoga Falls. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 P.M., Sunday at HENNESSY Funeral Home (corner of York and Main), 552 N. Main St., Akron. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church or Interval Brotherhood Home, 3445 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44319.