John Phillip Pilato Jr.

John Phillip Pilato Jr.

John Pilato Obituary

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PILATO
JOHN PHILLIP JR.
54, of North Fayette Township, on December 30, 2005; cherished husband of Carol Ann Kelsey; beloved father of Darin (Maria) Pilato; loving step-father of Sergeant Ryan Kelsey and Zachary Kelsey; beloved brother of Bonnie (Steve) Pitzarella and Jodi (Santino) Larocca; cherished grandfather of Austin Brooks. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 pm until the time of service at 4 pm at NATION FUNERAL HOME INC., 220 East Lincoln Ave., McDonald, PA 15057. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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January 6, 2006

Marie & Brian Bogats posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2006

Gerry Pilato posted to the memorial.

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Marie & Brian Bogats

January 6, 2006

Carol,Ryan,Zach and family,



You all know that I am here for you for what ever you need at any time at all !! And Carol you know that John is in a safe and better place away from all the pain and the suffering and the worries that he has had in the past few months.

I am sure that there is plenty of room up there for the big guy with a big heart And i am sure he will be looking down on you with what ever you do Carol.. And too bad there is No Cell Phones up there Carol I am going to Miss .. "HELLO HONEY" !!! love all of you always

Gerry Pilato

January 6, 2006

Bonnie,Steve,Gina And Michael, My thoughts and prayers are with you . Love Gerry Pilato

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