Telpri J. “Pitch” Piccirilli, Sr., age 76, of Calumet City, IL passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, of 49 years, Cheryl; daughter, Angela (Dave) Stachelski; son, (T.J.) Telpri (Teresa) Piccirilli, Jr.; daughter, Nikki (Allen) Settle; grandchildren, Payton, Jake, Robert (Paige), Amy (Will), David, Emily, Kyle (Jessica), and Travis (Maddy); and great-grandchildren, Kayla, Cameron, Alexis, Theo, and Cooper.

Telpri was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a veteran of the US Army and a retired Calumet City Fireman. A member of the Calumet City American Legion, Club Temulac, and the Iron Horse Club. Telpri loved the outdoors, off-roading in his jeep, gardening, and woodworking. He was a generous soul, who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.

I’ll always remember my first day on the Calumet City Fire Department. My first call was an ambulance call with Pitch and Tommy D. I remember it like yesterday. Pitch was one of the greatest, most caring people I know. My condolences to his family. - JOE SKELTON

Pitch will be missed but not forgotten. I worked with Pitch for many years and what I remember most about him was his great sense of humor and wit. Pitch was the friendliest guy and was always glad to greet his friends or for that matter anyone. Pitch loved to talk and was always very animated while doing so. During any conversation with him it wouldn’t be long before he was laughing and had an ear to ear smile on his face. Pitch was a good firefighter and a rock solid family man. Rest In Peace brother. - DANIEL GEORGEVICH

I remember the many years working with Pitch on the Calumet City Fire Dept. Linda snd I send heartfelt condolences to the family and life long friends. - RODIGHIERO