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EUGENE "GINO" STARTARI
EUGENE "GINO" STARTARI
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EUGENE STARTARI Obituary
Age 68 of Level Green died on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in his home. Gino was born on April 16, 1942 in Pittsburgh the son of the late Nick and Anna Pardi Startari. Gino was a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, he retired from Equitable Gas Co. and owned and operated Gino Startari Photography. He was a member of the St. Regis Church Trafford where he was very active and a member of the Elks Club in Penn Twp. Gino was preceded in death by two brothers Joseph and Richard Startari and a sister-in law Rose Startari. Gino is survived by his wife Nancy Greer Startari, his four children Diane Startari of Pittsburgh, Eugene "Gino" Startari Jr. of Fairport, NY, Amy Startari Veoni and husband Alan of N. Versailles, and Michael Startari and wife Terri Lynn of Trafford; his loving grandchildren Sophia Startari, Francesca Veoni and Luke Startari; three brothers Francis Startari of Blairsville, Edward Startari and wife Joan of Pittsburgh and Meraldo Bertoni of Bloomfield and two sisters-in-law Josephine and Mary Lou Startari and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Friday in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC. 702 7th Street (Rt 130) Trafford, PA 412-372-3111. A funeral mass will be at 1:30 PM in the St. Regis Church with Fr. James D. Tringhese as celebrant. Everyone please go directly to the church. Interment will be private in the New St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Versailles. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the St. Regis Development Fund, 517 Homewood Ave., Trafford PA 15085 or the Trafford/Level Green Community Food Bank, c/o St. Regis Church, 517 Homewood Ave., Trafford PA 15085. Please visit www.dobrinickfhinc.com to send condolences or to get directions.
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H. Mark Clawson
January 15, 2020
For the Startari family I know I am literally a decade late on this condolence but I wanted to place it anyway. I grew up in Level Green, joining the military in 87 and just now moving back to PA (Johnstown) last year. I was a level green kid who knew Mr Startari well as I was a year younger than his son Gino, who was a gifted athlete and baseball player I played with for years. Mr Startari is literally the epitome of a great dad, and friendly mentor who, I think, to a man, every kid and grownup enjoyed being around. He had an easy smile and constant encouragement for us playing ball and his ever present camera took some great pictures. To this day, one of, if not, my favorite pictures of my childhood is one he took during Pony league all star game when I was 14. If you know me then you know, my Dad, Harry and Gino often talked and helped in the baseball leagues in level green as my dad was twice my coach and Gino (jr) played on the team as our star when I was 11 in little league. My dad, the picture of health, passed at the young age of 58 some 25 years ago and I suspect Mr Startari's passing took your family just as hard. Please have my belated condolences. I have such fond memories of Mr Startari and his son from my childhood and I suppose that feeling is true for all of us kids who knew the kind and encouraging man growing up. God Bless,
Mark Clawson
Steve C Yakub
November 12, 2010
Even though I no longer live in Pittsburgh i will always have the greatest memories for my longtime friend Gino. I was visiting my dad and went to a Penguin game this past week when one of his "crew" told me about him. Gino and i go back 33 years and he loved to make photos and it showed.
i loved that man and i always will as he was a very special person to me and my friends.
David and Kim Gilmore
October 5, 2010
Diane and family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. You remain in our prayers and in God's care. May His grace and love sustain you.
We Love You Pap pap
Gino Startari
September 16, 2010
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Georgene Gillespie
September 13, 2010
Michael and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I didn't have the privilege of knowing him, but from what you and others have shared, he was quite a special man. You and your father continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. May you continue the legacy he left to you, to your son Luke. God bless you.
Tom Foley
September 13, 2010
To the Startari family, please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
T.Foley
Robin Jones
September 12, 2010
To The Startari Family,
I am sorry to hear of the lost of Gino. He was truly a blessing to you. He was so thoughtful to the people he came in contact with. I met Gino while taking pictures for our organization GARFIELD GATORS. I will truly miss the conversations we shared about our grandchildren and life in general. I send my deepest prayers and condolences.
Robin Jones
Amy (Hartman)Florio
September 11, 2010
Dear Startari Family,
I was sadden to hear of Gino's death.I have many fond memories of him. Hanging out at the house when Amy and I got together and all those great softball pictures that he took. What a wonderful man. He was always so nice to me. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 11, 2010
Nancy and family,
We are so so sorry for the lossof Gene. We all have such fond memories of him. The boys still have the baseball buttons and magnets he made. What a loving person he was. Our prayers are with you all.
Love, Tammy, David, Robby & Mikey DeWind
September 11, 2010
To the Startari family, please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. Gino was one of the nicest people I have ever known and I cannot tell you how grateful I am to him to this day for the many times he was able to get me work at the Civic Arena while I was going to law school at Duquesne University. That income really helped a lot. He was a true gentlemen and touched my life in a profound way, for which I am eternally grateful. My deepest sympathies to all in the Startari family.....Jamie Cummings
Mary Lou Coleman
September 10, 2010
To the family of Gino Startari
I had the pleasure of working with Gino for several years when he took the pictures for the Marching Band at Bishop Canevin High School. He was always such a pleasure to work with and was a true professional. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Gino Startari
September 10, 2010
Danielle Andreozzi
September 10, 2010
Gino always told me how photogenic I was and that he couldn't wait to take pictures at my wedding... He always made me feel so loved and always had a hug and big smile waiting for me. We will all miss you, Gino...
Amy Korn
September 10, 2010
Dear Gino and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the passing of your father. Although we didnt know him, we heard all wonderful things. We're sorry for your loss and sadness. May you dwell upon all of those happy memories and good times~Our Love, Joe~Amy~Justin~Bella Korn
Will Hardman
September 10, 2010
Nancy and family:
My deepest sympathies are extended for your loss. Gino was a fine gentleman. I regret that due to distance that he and I could not get together. I retired from Equitable in 1996 and relocated in 2001. Gino and I enjoyed many a good laughs and we could have co-authored a humorous book on labor-management relations.
Donna Cardiff and John Frost
September 10, 2010
Gino and family,
We are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We had great fun at the Trafford Soccer Club photo days and he will be fondly remembered as "Uncle Gino".
Heather Wittman (Bohince)
September 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your dad was a special man - he always had a smile on his face. May you find comfort in the many special memories you have.
Pat and Bill Hiller
September 10, 2010
Dear Nancy and Family,
Bill and I are sorry to hear about Gino's passing. It was nice being your neighbor so many years ago for a short time in Hazelwood and we will never forget you all. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rene Rourke & family
September 10, 2010
Startari Family,
Gino was a wonderful, giving, caring man. He will be missed dearly. May the love of family and friends carry you though this time or sorrow. God Bless You.
Dana DePaul
September 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Cavanaugh
September 10, 2010
Nancy and family; There are no words to express our sympathy in the loss of Gino. He and Denny have been "cums" for 40 years; those kind of relationships are far and few apart. We watched your children grow as well as he watched our girls grow and we have many wonderful memories that will remain with us until we meet him on the other side. Your family has truly been blessed having him as we too are blessed for having him in our lives. He will never be far from our hearts and prayers. God be with you during this difficult time. He truly was a great human being.
With deepest sympathy and love, The Cavanaugh family.
Karen Bertiaux
September 10, 2010
Mike, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shelly Wilson
September 10, 2010
Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was such a "great" man. My deepest sympathy to you & your family.
Marie Ashley
September 10, 2010
Dear Startari Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you. We knew Gino as a good friend and a great person. You knew him as a husband, father, brother. The ways in which he touched your lives will live forever in your hearts. Marie Ashley (Mrs. James Ashley)
Jim Kender
September 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Jim, Michelle, Laura, Elizabeth, Stephen and Nicholas Kender --
Debi Hanna
September 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy for your loss, Nancy, Amy, Michael, Diane and Gino. Your dad was such a special guy, I'm so sad that I wasn't able to visit more often. I always felt like he was a second Dad to me...and a prince of a guy! I'm sure you will all miss him dearly, know that he was loved not only by you but the whole community. My you find peace in the coming days through this difficult time. God bless you all. My deepest sympathies,
Love Debi (Caldwell) Hanna
Patti and Bob Krohmaly
September 10, 2010
Mike and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. You are in our prayers. Remember all the memories you had with him and what a great dad and pap pap he was.
The Hickey Family
September 10, 2010
Startari Family,
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Please know you are very much in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Gene - your dad has both "Big Guys" by his side now. May he rest in peace...
With Love and Sympathy,
Tim, Katie, Ryan & Regan
Mark and Carol Ferraco and Family
September 10, 2010
We were sadden to hear of the passing of Eugene. He will always be remembered as the smiling young, energetic photographer at the family events.
Our thoughts and prayers are with him.
Tricia Mrkich
September 10, 2010
Diane,
My mom, Francie and I are so sorry for your loss.
I remember when your dad took our senior prom pictures in your front yard. He was a good man and was always fun to be around.
I hope the wonderful memories of him comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Love,
Tricia
September 10, 2010
Mike, we're very sorry for your loss. You, your mom, and your family have our deepest sympathy, and you're all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless - Aunt Dorothy & Uncle Bill, Cousin Billy, and Cousin Shelley
Rhonda (Vinsick)Berlin
September 10, 2010
Diane, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a good man. He will be missed.
September 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Startari Family. Gino was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed by the organizations here in Freeport, PA. He was the photograper for Freeport Softball, NSB baseball, Soccer, Freeport Football and cheerleading and my preschool, Trinity Lutheran. He always met the children with a smile. He was so proud of his grandchildren. He would show us pictures of them everytime he saw us at one of the photo shoots. I know that he is now pain free and will be an angel looking over all of you. God Bless.
Beth Kelley - Freeport Softball/Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Candace Garritano Hamilton
September 10, 2010
Startari Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Eugene. He was a very special part of the Hazelwood "below the tracks" family. We all had special roots in growing up in that special neighborhood! Someday ,may we all be reunited with him and all the others as we share in God's glory in eternity!
God's peace and comfort!
Candy Garritano Hamilton
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