ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — The former owner of Bishops Carpet One has passed away.

David Pirko died Friday. He began working for Bishops while attending Ithaca College, eventually becoming a manager. After Stan Goldberg retired, Pirko took over ownership until it closed in January. Pirko also was a lifetime member of the Dryden Fire Department.

Pirko was 76.