David Pirrie

David Pirrie, age 88, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully with two generations of his family by his side on January 1, 2026.

A loving and devoted family man, David was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1937 to Agnes (née Watson) and Robert Pirrie. He married Patricia Pirrie (née Tarr) in England in 1959, and they immigrated to the United States when David was 26. David and Patricia raised their family in Fairfield while always maintaining and passing on their British heritage.

A veteran of the Royal Air Force, David worked as an engineer for General Motors in Tarrytown, NY, until his retirement. He was also a talented actor, appearing with several local theaters, including Clan Na Gael productions at the Gaelic American Club, Westport Community Theater, and the Polka Dot Playhouse. He took pride in supporting roles in independent films, where he made lifelong friends and won fans with both emotional and comic performances, thanks to his natural ability to connect with audiences.

An avid athlete in his younger years, David often recalled cycling 80 miles in a day across the Scottish countryside. He played soccer and later coached — with stints at Tomlinson Junior High, Riverfield Elementary School, and the Champion Milford Rangers Adult Soccer Club. Many of his closest friendships were formed on the field and in the clubhouse after games.

David was a devoted husband, father, papa, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and he will be missed dearly. He is survived by a large, close-knit family and a wide circle of devoted friends — testaments to his generous spirit and enduring legacy.

He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his wife of sixty-six years, Patricia; his three children: Graeme Pirrie (Marybeth) of Easton, Jacqueline DiFabio (Anthony) of Trumbull, and Sara O’Callaghan (Daniel) of Fairfield; his treasured grandchildren Michael, Anna, and Graeme T. Pirrie; Nicholas, David, and Melanie DiFabio; and Lila O’Callaghan. He will be dearly remembered as a loving and kind big brother to his sister Marguerite of San Diego, CA. He also leaves many nieces and nephews and the countless devoted friends he made along the way.

Besides his parents, David was predeceased by his beloved sister Anne Kriskey, his brother and best friend Alan Pirrie, and an infant son Stephan.

He lived life well to the very end.

“… we’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.” - Robert Burns