He was relieved of his pain when he was called home on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Regine Piverotti; brother of Brunhilde (Klaus) Mickoleit; uncle of Helmut, Elke, Helga, and Hannelore. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, July 11, 2016 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979.