Pio Richard Ieraci

Pio was born on January 10, 1962 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Francesco and Marcella (Colini) Ieraci. In 1985, Pio married the love of his life, Lisa. He had two wonderful children, Daniel and Alessia. Pio was devoted to his family and to God.

He moved to Florida over 30 years ago. Pio started fresh but quickly found success and founded International Property Investments Corp. in 1993. Pio was a civic leader and active in his community. He was appointed to the City of Fort Lauderdale Education Advisory Board, served as the Chairman of the South Florida Business Advisors, Inc., and Chairman of the Broward Beach Coalition. Thanks in part to his tireless efforts the beach renourishment project was completed after over a decade of perseverance. In addition, Pio served as the Chairman of the President’s Council and President of the Galt Mile Community Association. He has also served as the President of the Galt Ocean Club Condominium Association for over 20 years and became a Licensed Community Association Manager.

Pio had a passion for music. He also loved to play tennis and spend time on the water with friends and family. He was known for his drive, perseverance and commitment to his community. Pio will be remembered for his tireless efforts to better the greater Fort Lauderdale area, his charismatic personality, ability to befriend anyone, and his boundless love for his family.

Pio was preceded in death by his father, Frank. He is survived by his mother, Marcy, his wife, Lisa, his son and daughter, Daniel and Alessia, his brothers, Rocky (Carol), and Frank (Michelle), his mother and father-in-law Maria and Rocco Pozzuoli, his brothers-in law Frank (Alice) Pozzuoli and Mauro (Sue) Pozzuoli, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 at St. John the Baptist at 1 o’clock p.m. Flowers cannot be accepted at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Padre Pio Foundation of America (PPFOA) at this link: https://padrepio.com/2020/12/in-memory-of-pio-ieraci/. Additionally, if you have a memory of Pio you would like to share, the family invites you to send a card to 3017 NE 57th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Due to Covid-19 the funeral mass will be limited and by invite only, the family however invites all friends and family near and far to attend virtually at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SJBFTL/

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kraeer – Fairchild Funeral Home, 4061 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. www.KraeerFairchild.com