Dolores M. Piniella
July 14, 1944 ~ June 14, 2020
Dolores M. Piniella
75, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 14, 2020 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. Dolores was born on July 14, 1944 in New York, New York to the late John L. Traeger, Sr. and Bertha (Pohlmann) Traeger.
She was the matriarch and the rock of her family. In addition to raising her family, she worked as a statistical typist for many years. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Traeger.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, George Piniella; daughters Theresa Sisk (Jason) and Ann Marie Knapp (David); brother John L. Traeger, Jr. of Syracuse, NY; sisters Barbara Butz of Oneonta, NY, and Kathy Thomas of Valley Stream, NY. She was the proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren: Juliana, Michael, Devin, James Sisk, and Richard and Andrew Knapp.
A celebration of Dolores’ life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dolores’ memory to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation https://online.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ or to the American Diabetes Association https://www.diabetes.org/donate/.
Final arrangements and cremation were entrusted to Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.
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I vividly remember Dolores being brought home as a newborn, living a loving and very caring life, and now leaving all of us to join brother Rich, in almighty God’s presence. I’ll miss her very much, especially her regular phone calls. Bye dear sister.
Sending our love & comfort during this time.
Such a good hearted person. Wr always enjoyed the time spent with her and her family. She will be missed. R I P. Prayers for the family.
Whenever we were together with Delores and George, she always had a bright smile and contagious laugh. She easily brought conversation to the table and no one was excluded. You came away feeling like she cared very much about you. Rest well in Gods arms Delores. Marc & Becky Crawford
Delores was my baby sitter when I lived in queens NY we kept in touch all these years , she was a true friend to my mom and my dad . A Great Lady
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. She was a special lady, she will be missed. Hugs and prayers.
They say laughter lengthens lives. If that’s the case, she gave me many more years of life. Thanks for the great and wonderful memories. You were a person with a golden heart! I will miss you very much! R.I.P. sister.
Aunt DD you will always have a place in my heart ❤️ Every family reunion comes back to me and all the laughs we had Now as I have to say goodbye I have tears which is the same as every time we said goodbye in person after all it would not have been a family parting if we didn’t all have our tears flowing Till we meet again Give Dad a Hug for me
I spent three weeks with the Piniella family at this time 40 years ago. Theresa and Ann Marie were toddlers and I helped Aunt Dolores and Uncle George move from the apartment in Woodside to the house in Long Island City. We had so many good laughs! Aunt Dolores and I bonded that summer and were close thereafter. Even though I did not see her often later in life, I enjoyed her frequent telephone calls. Love to Uncle George and my dear cousins Theresa & Ann Marie from Julie (Traeger) Julian, husband Brendan, daughter Alice & son-in-law Brandon, in Richmond, Virginia.
When I arrived, Aunt Dee Dee was the one who Mom on an excited shopping spree for baby clothes. She was there from the beginning. Some of my favorite memories are holidays spent at the house in Astoria. She showed up for all of us, in any way she could, with a listening ear and an open heart. And she never failed to make us laughߙ‚. She loved and supported her family unconditionally. She always checked in on Ava and I regularly. Every text she sent, right up until her most recent one, was signed “Love, Aunt Dee Dee.” I love and miss her deeply, but know she’s at peace with Grandpa, Grandma, and Uncle Richieߒ•.
Dolores always took a genuine interest in the well being of everyone she knew. Being the mother to our beautiful daughter-in-law and grandmother to our grandchildren,we have spent many happy moments over the last twenty or so years. Her love for her family was a wonderful attribute she passed on to both her caring daughters. May she rest in our Lord’s loving arms-Love always Dave and Margie Sisk
George, We are so sorry to read about Dolores! She was a very pleasant, outgoing person. She will be missed. But remember she will always be in your heart and will always be watching over you, your children and grandchildren!
George, Theresa, AnneMarie: So sorry for your loss. She’ll always be there for you. Now she and Uncle Rich sharing memories of old. Love Aunt Toni Traeger XOXOXOX
Dear sweet, kind, funny, patient Dolores. God bless your soul. I knew you from birth being your next door neighbor and you little sister’s best friend for the last 65 years. You were my baby sister. I’ll never forget how you let Kathy and I stay up to watch Bonanza (past curfew) eat licorice in bed and generally be a wonderful, genuinely nurturing role model. You are an inspiration and will be remembered always. Love, Marie
My earliest memory was Dolores babysitting me and my brother when we were little. Later on in years I caught up with her when we had children of our own. We had been talking regularly ever since. My dear sweet cousin. I will miss our phone conversations terribly. It was a joy to have you in my life. ߌڰߌװߌºYou will be missed by many.
My Dear Friend Dolores. Dolores’s spirit is always around us. Kind loving person . Our heartfelt condolences to George and the family. Good memories of my Maid of Honor. Love you RIP Lorraine and Paulxxxxoooo
Ann Marie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom/wife/grandma. I never met her but if she is as sweet as Ann Marie i’m guessing she was a wonderful woman. Your all in my prayers.
Oh DeeDee, How am I going to say goodbye to you. You were one of my little sisters, my heart aches for you. You’re in my thoughts,my heart,my prayers and I know the angels will walk with you today and always. Until we meet again.
How will I remember my mother? I’ll remember her as someone who always made life livelier. She loved her family fiercely and loved me so much she spoiled me. She was a person to whom I could say anything and know I would still be unconditionally loved. I think she often felt misunderstood and ultimately wanted nothing more than to be accepted. The outpouring of love and support we’ve received since her passing is proof of the lives she touched and proof that she was not only accepted, but so very welcome. Thank you, Ma, for everything.
I remember vivid childhood memories of your Mom, and your family in Astoria. She will be missed.
It has been nearly a year since Dolores went away, but her love for everyone lives on. Holding George, Theresa, and Ann Marie in my thoughts and prayers and all her brothers and sisters, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, family and friends. Peace and Love to everyone