Esther May Burris Pierotti, age 88, of Gallipolis, passed away Wednesday evening January 8, 2003 at Holzer Senior Care Center. Born near Apple Grove, WV on June 30, 1914 she was the youngest daughter of the late Charles E. and Louoretha Nibert Burris. She and her husband Hugo, operated Vince's Place on Court Street in the 1940's and 1950's. They later operated the H & E Shoe Repair Shop on Second Ave. until their retirement.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband Hugo Pierotti in 1993, a grandson Timothy Richie in 1976, three brothers; Bill, Harold, and Charles Burris, and two sisters; Erma Watts and Carrie Wallis.
Surviving is one daughter, Rosa Lee (Bob) Richie of Gallipolis, five grandchildren, Catherine (David) Donnally, Thomas (Lisa) Richie, John Richie all of Gallipolis, Christine (Jim) Fisher of Jackson, and Diane (Jerry) Bonnecutter of Glenwood, WV. Nine Great Grandchildren, three step grandchildren, five step great great grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews, and many good friends.
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday January 11, 2003 at St. Louis Catholic Church with Monsignor William Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home on Friday (today) from 6-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Holzer Hospice 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. To send condolence to the family go to www.timeformemory.com/whw
