Mary Jane C. "M.J. Piegaia

Mary Jane C. “M.J.” Piegaia

February 3, 1952 ~ September 10, 2014

Mary Jane C. “M.J.” Piegaia, of Montrose, and longtime resident of Olathe, died September 10, 2014 at Montrose Memorial Hospital.  M.J. was born February 3, 1952 to Frank and Stella (Aquilina) DeCesare in San Francisco, California.  She spent her childhood there and graduated from El Camino South San Francisco High School and was voted best personality by the school.  M.J. married Randy Piegaia on August 24, 1979 in Stateline, Nevada and he preceded her in death on January 11, 2008 in Montrose.  The birth of Angie in their life, completed her family was a gift from heave.

M.J. was raised in the Catholic Church at Mater Dolorosa Church in San Francisco,  She was a care giver, a deli manager, restaurant manager and baker. She enjoyed arts and crafts, and making special cards.   Spending time with her family and friends was a part of her daily life.  M.J. loved to meet at “Amazing Glaze” to have lunch and paint and visit with friends.

Surviving family members include her parents, Frank and Stella DeCesare of San Francisco, CA., Daughter, Angie Piegaia of Montrose; brother Tony (Peggy) DeCesare of Roseville, CA: sister, Eileen Jalilie and Doug of San Mateo, CA; many nieces and nephews, Jeremy & Christina, Christiana, Cali, Jeremiah, Hillary, Christopher and Brittney.

A Memorial Mass is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church.  The service will conclude at the church, with a reception to follow at M.J.’s home, 1101 Anthracite Creek Avenue, Montrose, Co.  Memorial contributions may be made to Montrose Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 790, Montrose, Co 81402 or Hope West Hospice, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, Co. 81402. Condolences may also be sent to the family at www.crippinfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Colorado