Pia Protano, passed away May 7, 2011 at age 87. Born November 11, 1923 in Roccasecca, Italy to Guido and Loretta (Centofani) DeCarolis.
Survived by her cherished daughters Marie Margiotta, JoAnn (Marcus) Yanaros, adoring grandchildren Philip (Jan), and Bianca Margiotta, and loving great-grandchildren Zachary, Luke, and Catherine. Pia was predeceased by her beloved husband Dan, siblings Pat DeCarolis and Ida Sup, and son-in-law Philip Margiotta.
Visitation Monday, May 9 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, 767 E. Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck. 914-698-5968. Funeral Mass Tuesday, May 10 at 10am St. Gregory the Great Church in Harrison, followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Pia’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the American Cancer Society