Paul Alfred Piper
June 22, 1929 - December 7, 2020
PIPER, Paul Alfred age 91, of Stanton Heights, died December 7, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1929, to William and Nellie Piper in Pittsburgh, PA. Paul attended Peabody High School and served in the Air Force for three years. Upon returning to the States, he married Martha Elizabeth Wilkinson on July 2, 1950, and had five children; Diane, Barbara, Paul, Karen, and Mark. Paul worked as a fireman and protected the people of the City of Pittsburgh for 33 years before retiring at the rank of lieutenant. He was an avid collector of trains and was a talented artist and pilot. Above all else, he was a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who will always be fondly remembered and forever missed. Paul is survived by daughters, Barbara and Karen (Michael); his son, Paul (Paula); grandchildren, Lauren, Kristin, William (Kristine), Michael (Kelly), Matt (Linda), Griffin, Cydney, and Cody; and great grandchildren, Ireland, Piper, Rose, Margaret, Logan, and James. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha; son, Mark; grandson, Mark. Visitation and services will be private. Interment will take place at the Allegheny Cemetery of Pittsburgh, Professional services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com.
PIPER, Paul Alfred age 91, of Stanton Heights, died December 7, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1929, to William and Nellie Piper in Pittsburgh, PA. Paul attended Peabody High School and served in the Air Force for three years. Upon returning... View Obituary & Service Information