Obituary of LeighAnne H. Pierro

Leighanne Hennessey (Hennessey) Pierro passed away peacefully Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Hartford Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.

A lifelong resident of the Vernon-Manchester area, she was born at Hartford Hospital on December 27th, 1956. Leighanne graduated Rockville HS, and continued onto CCSU where she earned her Bachelor’s degree. In both high school and at CCSU, she was captain of the cheerleading teams, which was representative of her nature. Leighanne continually brought spirit and joy to everyone around her. In particular, she loved singing in front of her children and family. This sentiment continued to her career, where she was a passionate customer service representative.

She is pre-deceased by both parents, Richard J. Hennessey and Virignia G. (Lowry) Hennessey. She is survived by her brother, Richard J. Hennessey Jr. of Pasadena, California, her sister, Bertina (Claude) Thau of Overland Park, Kansas, by her children, Ryan Patrick Pierro, Ashleigh Hennessey Pierro, and Joseph Richard Pierro all of Manchester, Connecticut, and the father of her children and her friend, Gary Pierro of Sarasota, Florida. She is also survived by her companion of many years, Michael Kaveckas, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends whom she loved dearly.

Leighanne’s family would like to thank Hartford Hospital for the compassionate care of the medical and hospice personnel.

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 26th at John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040, from 6 - 8 PM. The Funeral Mass will be at 11 AM at St. James Parish, 896 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 followed by burial at Mount St. Benedict’s in Bloomfield, CT. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the American Cancer Society, Jimmy V. Foundation, or any other cancer charity of your choice.