Emma A. Schwarz Piccirillo, age 68, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Joseph Piccirillo, passed away on Wednesday, September 09, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital. Emma, a retired Customer Service Representative for AAA Motor Club in Milford was born in Bridgeport to the late Christopher and Stasia Mikulski Schwarz, and has been a life long area resident. She was a member of the first graduating class of Bunnell High School in 1964. In her younger years Emma was an avid dancer aspiring to become a Rockette. She was a former Art Teacher and enjoyed ceramics, above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her devoted children, Laura Mourao and her husband Manuel of Stratford, Paul Piccirillo and his wife Maricel of Milford, Michael Piccirillo and his wife Angelique of Shelton, Brian Piccirillo and his wife Xiomara of Florida, 4 cherished grandchildren, Jessica, Joseph, Isabella, and Adrianna, a brother Christopher "Bud" Schwarz and his wife Joan of Stratford, several nieces and nephews, her beloved dog Maggie, and her "Special Angel" Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford and at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church, 2070 Main Street, Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Monday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in memory of Emma to My Fathers House at St. James.