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1956
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2025
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Richard Pilato Obituary
Richard James Pilato, 69
of Mount Pleasant passed away at 5:07 PM in UMPC’s Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Rich was born on March 26, 1956 in Mount Pleasant, a son of the late Michael and Wanda (Cichoki) Pilato. He married Connie L. (Graham) Pilato on October 8, 1985.
Rich was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He graduated from Southmoreland High school, Class of 1974 and was employed as a painter at the former Volkswagen Plant in New Stanton for 10 years and then retired after 20 years of service for the City of Largo, Florida.
Rich will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife of 40 years, Connie L. (Graham) Pilato; his children, Tim Peters (Liz) and Tricia Peters South (John); his grandchildren, Josh Peters, Natasha Schmidt (John), Jaidlynne South, and Colleen Miller; and his great grandchildren, Grayson and Garrett Schmidt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael J. Pilato (2015).
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 SPRING STREET, SCOTTDALE (www.fergusonfunerals.com). At Rich’s request, there will be no viewing or service. Memorials may be made to: Center for Organ Recovery & Education @ www.core.org.
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for Richard Pilato
Sharon Kimmel
December 27, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss,Rich was a great guy that I had the pleasure of knowing.Loved being in the family.
Judy Fitzgerald
December 23, 2025
My deepest sympathies to you Connie. Rick was a great friend back in the old days.
December 23, 2025
We were saddened to hear about the passing of Rich and are so sorry for your loss. You two shared an incredible life together. We enjoyed our time with you!
Bill Boyer & Karen Perry
Dawn Rossi King
December 22, 2025
Richie, I missed you when I retired first, and I'll miss you always. You could always make me laugh, and were always so kind & thoughtful. Thank you for all the ornaments you made & gave me, and for always bringing me a piece of French silk pie on my birthday every year. You were a true & genuine person, and will be missed by so many. Sweet dreams, my friend....
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Stacy Burkey
December 20, 2025
You were a good friend and will be missed
David Petonic
December 20, 2025
I was very sorry to learn of Richard’s passing. I hope that he did not suffer. We were from the same neighborhood in Scottdale.
Johnny & Valerie Hershberger
December 20, 2025
Our deepest sympathies, rest in peace.
Johnny & Valerie Hershberger
Marcella Hershberger
December 20, 2025
To my cousin Richard you will be missed by many. You always kept in touch with me. God Bless you Richard and tell my mom and yours I will always miss them .Love you❤
Jim Jacquillard
December 20, 2025
Rest in peace Rich.
Nancy Marhefka Miedel
December 19, 2025
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Rich was a very friendly person. Rich and his brother Mike were friends with my brothers in Browntown in their high school days. He teased my mom alot. Rest in peace.
Deborah Shaw
December 18, 2025
I've only known you a short time, but you were such a nice person. You will surely be missed.
Sondra Bisher
December 18, 2025
Rich we love you and Connie you will be missed by many Sandy Bisher & Stacy Burkey
Tom Porterfield
December 18, 2025
Rich was always a pleasure to talk to. Very nice and kind man. Our condolences go to Connie and family.
Tom & Cindy Porterfield
VFW
Blake Gelet
December 18, 2025
You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We love you both
Jacque Marinucci
December 18, 2025
Sympathy to his family. Rich had a great sense of humor. We went through grade school together. He went on to Public School as I endured 4 more years at parochial. May you Rest in Peace with your family.
Monica Rendine
December 18, 2025
Connie n family, Sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories! Love Tom and Monica Rendine
Wayne Grabiak
December 18, 2025
Deepest sympathy to Connie and family on the passing of Rich. It was good to see them when they moved back and always good to see them when they were out and about. I grew up with him in Browntown and he was a good friend. Rest in peace my friend.
David J Babura
December 18, 2025
Good friend, will be missed!
Kathy Klingensmith Roberts
December 18, 2025
May God's arms wrap around all who loved and knew Rich during this difficult times.
Rest in peace, Rich.
Southmoreland Class of 74
Deborah Severi McGinnis
December 18, 2025
Rest in Peace my friend class mate since Saint John's and good Browntown neighbor. Rich was a wonderful friend always caring and helpful.
Christopher Maglanes
December 18, 2025
I will miss seeing him even though it was only occasionally. He was always positive.
Gene Connors
December 18, 2025
Rest in peace my friend. Gene Connors. Class mate Southmoreland Class of 1974 .
Jeanne Kiss
December 18, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to Richard’s family and all who had the pleasure of knowing him! Rich was giving, caring, and kind to all. Heaven gained an angel! Jeanne Lynn Kiss, (Southmoreland 1974 Classmate)
Robert (zig) King
December 17, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ed Lambing
December 17, 2025
Sad to see this, I was just thinking about him the other day, I worked with him in the acid strip room for a while at VW,. RIP
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