Mrs. Beverly Ann "Bev" (Bord) Piperata

UTICA – Mrs. Beverly Ann “Bev” (Bord) Piperata, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Though her family had hoped for more time, they find comfort in knowing she was reunited with her parents and siblings, making a full household again in Heaven. Born in Utica on December 16, 1935, Beverly was the daughter of the late Frederick G. Bord and the late Anna S. (Seeley) Bord Czerkies. She also knew the love of a second father, the late Edward J. Czerkies. A proud Utican, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, Class of 1953. After graduating, Beverly immediately entered the workforce, carrying with her a strong sense of responsibility and determination. On September 17, 1955, Beverly was united in marriage with Richard F. “Peppy” Piperata. They were true companions, always accompanying one another, standing in each other’s corner, and working side by side. In their earlier years, they enjoyed roller skating together. They went on to raise three beloved children, teaching them what it meant to be a hardworking Piperata. Together, they owned and operated Peppy’s Pizza, where Beverly stepped into any role necessary, from running the front of the house to helping in the kitchen. In later years, Bev and Peppy became snowbirds, traveling back and forth to Florida for 15 years and making many lasting friendships with other couples along the way. They spent Bev’s final years at their summer camp on the St. Lawrence River, where they could be closer to family, especially their grandchildren. Prior to opening the pizzeria, Beverly began her career with the former New York Telephone Company, which later became Verizon. She retired after 30 years of dedicated service in payroll, quality care, and management. Very organized by nature, Beverly ran both her home and her life with structure, purpose, and pride. She kept everyone in line, often in a businesslike way, but always with love at the center of it. As the matriarch of her family, her grandchildren meant everything to her, and she would do anything for those she loved. Blunt and never afraid to correct someone when needed, Beverly was also warm and welcoming, the kind of woman who opened her home to anyone. After many years of responsibility and dedication, Beverly began to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed bingo, playing cards, visiting the casino, reading old romance novels, attending garage sales, and tending to her garden. She also became famous for saying “whatever” to anyone who questioned her wisdom, a phrase that perfectly reflected her quick wit and matter-of-fact personality. A devoted Catholic, Beverly prayed the rosary daily and held a special devotion to St. Marianne Cope. She was an original parishioner of St. Agnes Church and later became a faithful member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Beverly is survived by her beloved husband, Richard “Peppy” Piperata; daughter, Linda L. Piperata and Deborah Marshall; sons, Richard A. “Rick” Piperata, and David M. “Pep” Piperata and his wife Patty Piperata; adored grandchildren, Michele and Brian Adams, David II Piperata, and Amber Piperata; and darling great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Garrett, Ahneka, Leviathan, Vianni, Asana, and Rubia. She cherished the memory of her siblings and their spouses who preceded her, Marilyn and Frank Carino, Robert “Bobby” Bord, Patricia and Robert Piersma, and Shirley Wyman. She also leaves behind her brother-in-law, Donald Wyman; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; goddaughter, Maryann Arcuri; in-laws, Victor and Brenda Piperata, James Piperata, William and Nancy Piperata, Paul Piperata, Diana Piperata, and Nancy Piperata; closest friends, Charleen Okuszki and Mary Gardey (the late Ken Gardey); and many special friends in Florida, enough to fill the streets. She was additionally predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dominick J. and Laura M. (Pazzola) Piperata; and in-laws, Loretta and George Purpura, Robert A. Piperata, Frederick “Freddy Pep” Piperata, and Marie and Russ Morreale. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Nascentia Health for their care and compassion, especially physical therapist Rebecca Albaugh and occupational therapist Ann Dygert. They are also grateful to Dr. Bhisham Garg, as Beverly was one of his first patients, and to the doctors and nurses at Wynn Hospital for the kindness and attention shown to her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Beverly’s Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life, which will commence on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish, 648 Jay St. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of Mass. Memorial contributions in Beverly’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org/donate; envelopes will also be available at the service. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery.

Mrs. Beverly Ann "Bev" (Bord) Piperata

December 16, 1935 - June 16, 2026