Jack L. Pichiotino

Pichiotino, Jack L. Age 88 of Saginaw, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel in Owosso with Pastor Greg Watling officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-7 p.m. and again Thursday 1 hour prior to the service. Jack was born March 24, 1927 in Owosso to the late Henry and Leora (Thompson) Pichiotino. He attended Owosso High School, graduating in 1948. Jack worked for the Ann Arbor Railroad as a Pipe Fitter and Sheet Metal worker for nearly 30 years, retiring in the early 80's and later for Midwest Machine for another 4. On July 13, 1985, Jack married Sally Watling in Owosso. Jack was a member of the International Association of Machinists. He was very mechanical and frequently worked on cars out of his house. In addition to his cars, Jack also enjoyed being out on his boat. Mr. Pichiotino is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sally; children: Diana (Dennis) Smith of Owosso, Kathleen (Dr. Greg) Hollstrom of Largo, FL, Marilyn (Jerry) Paga of Rochester Hills, Daniel (Colleen) Pichiotino of Fenton, Sharon (Dr. Paul) Tichenor of Ann Arbor, Jeffrey (Joanne) Watling of Durand, Pastor Greg (Cynthia) Watling of New London, WI; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; half-sister, Ann Salisbury of Owosso and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Vera Pichiotino and brother, Robert Pichiotino. Memorial contributions given in Jack's name are suggested to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared with his family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com