James C. Piggrem, Sr.

March 1, 1929 - September 6, 2021

Senior Master Sergeant James C. Piggrem Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Sarasota, FL on September 6, 2021. Jim was born on March 1, 1929, in Rutland, Vermont to his parents Lloyd Piggrem and Reta Cole Piggrem. He was 17 years old when he joined the Army Air Corps in March of 1946 and was shipped to Japan during the Occupation where he was stationed until the end of WWII. Jim would continue with the military in both active-duty and reserves as well as serving as a Police officer in Rutland, Vermont until he met Karen Sanborn. They would get married in 1966 and continue to live in Vermont through the births of both their children, Deborah, and James Piggrem. James C. Piggrem was predeceased by both his parents, Lloyd and Reta Piggrem, as well as his brothers Lloyd, Lawrence (Lolly), and Robert (Red) Piggrem. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Karen Piggrem; his children, Deborah Berman and James Piggrem; his grandchildren, Matthew and Sydnee Berman; his sister Hope Harbour; and his nephews and nieces, Gary Piggrem, Larry Piggrem, Darla Patrick, Lisa, and Cherie Harbour. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on September 23rd at 10:00am at the National Cemetery, in Sarasota. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of James C. Piggrem. www.alz.org/ You may share a memory with the family at www.weremember.com