Mary Janet Pirong

Mary Janet "MJ" Pirong, 92, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home, now reunited with the love of her life.

A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Mary Janet graduated from Blodgett Vocational High School in 1951. She worked for many years in the Syracuse business community, beginning her career at the New York Telephone Company and later spent 29 dedicated years with Fay’s Drug Co., retiring in 1990. Throughout those years, she formed many cherished and lasting friendships.

Faith and service were central to Mary Janet’s life. A devoted communicant of Holy Family Church, she found great joy and purpose in numerous ministries—singing with the funeral choir, assisting with funeral luncheons, and making baptismal calls. Mary Janet also served as a former president of the Legion of Mary, exemplifying her lifelong commitment to supporting others through acts of compassion and charity. In addition, she volunteered at Community General Hospital, giving her time to support patients and staff alike.

Mary Janet will be remembered for her warmth, devotion, and the quiet strength with which she served her family, her church, and her community.

Mary Janet was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, John, in 2015; sisters, Marilyn Bryant, Carol Menapace, and Dorothy Pirong; and brother, Francis Garn.

Surviving are her son, John G. Pirong of Syracuse; daughter, Cynthia Stevens of Macedon; sister, Sally Miller of Syracuse; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

To celebrate Mary Janet’s life, relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse.

Mary Janet will be laid to rest in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum, St. Mary’s Cemetery, DeWitt.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219.

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