Piero Grimalda

Piero Grimalda, a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, passed away at 95 in Cottonwood, Arizona. Born in 1928 in Visinada, Italy, he escaped forced labor during WWII, later graduating from the Technical Institute A Volta in Trieste. In 1954, he joined family in Arizona after serving in the Air Force across the globe. Piero leaves behind a legacy of hard work, faith, and family values. He's survived by his wife Guia, children Justus and Stella, and two grandchildren. Piero was a dedicated gardener, a builder of homes, and a member of multiple military associations. Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 700 N. Bill Grey Rd, in Cottonwood on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 11:30am. He will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ in Phoenix on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 11:00am.