Joseph Piqueras

July 23, 1927 - February 27, 2012
Joseph Piqueras

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Joseph Piqueras, age 84, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Joseph was born in Yonkers, New York on July 23, 1927, the son of Nicholas and Aurora Piqueras. He was a veteran of World War II, stationed in Okinawa, Japan; he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army attached to the 209th Military Police.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Aurora Immordino, and survived by brother, Nicholas Piqueras and sister, Pilar DiMaria and many nieces and nephews.

Joseph is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, June Piqueras; four children; Joseph Piqueras and wife Cecelia, Jeannette Piqueras, Nicholas Piqueras and wife Sherene, and June Bonser and husband Chris; grandchildren; Joseph Piqueras and Wife Aga, Thomas Piqueras and wife Maureen, Kristin Stillwaggon and husband Stephen, Nicholas Piqueras, Jessica FitzGerald and husband Patrick, John Piqueras, Katelyn Line, Ashley Piqueras, Rebecca Line, Elizabeth and Abigail Bonser; and six great-grandchildren: Erika, Joey, Kristina, Tommy, Taylor, and Patrick.

A living memorial with him and his family was conducted by his pastor, Reverend Chris Wroten, on Monday, February 20, 2012.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sunset Park Baptist Church, 231 Central Blvd., Wilmington NC 28401. A special thank you to all of our loving friends at Sunset Park Baptist Church.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • February 28, 2012
    Duane Grenyo. And Louise Praino says:
    To a man I greatly admired ,and to a family he loved and adored, my deepest sympathy.Rest in peace Joe, respectfully ,Duane. To the Piqueras Family sorry for your loss, Joe was a great man and will be greatly missed.with deep sympathy, Louise.

  • February 28, 2012
    Mary Kugler says:
    So sorry Jeannette and family for your lost. We have many fond memories of your Dad.

  • February 28, 2012
    Marianne Ryan says:
    Sincere condolences to the entire Piqueras May your Husband/Father rest in peace.

  • February 28, 2012
    Jim Meyer says:
    A wonderful man and a great family. My Prayers and best wishes for all of you and may Joe's spirit continue on forever.

  • February 29, 2012
    Kim Paulson says:
    So sorry to hear about your loss. I will never forget the Christmas we spent with your family many years ago. I will always have fond memories of Mr.Piqueras and how much he made me laugh. Sending love and prayers to you and all of your family. Sincerely Kim Paulson