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James A. Pristello Sr.
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James A. Pristello Sr., age 67, of Corry, died Monday, March 23, 2015, at Corry Manor, after battling lung cancer. He was born in Erie, on October 23, 1947, a son of the late Fred and Carmella Bellotti Pristello.
He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Frederick Pristello, in infancy.
Jim worked at Yurick Foundry and previously at Continental Rubber Works. He loved watching wrestling and loved his dog "Fiesty."
He is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Ed) Roesch and Missy Valiga; two sons, Rick Pristello and James Pristello Jr.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, PA 16504, on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service there at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
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Phyllis Pristello-Blazi
April 2, 2015
Pristello Family, Jimmie and I are cousins, haven't seen him since we were very young, I live in Harrisburg area where the rest of my Family live. I am Jim Pristello's daughter. So sorry to hear about Jimmie, prays and thought a with all of his Family.please contact me [email protected]
March 27, 2015
Lisa , Missy, jimbo and Ricky Im so sorry for your loss. He will be truly missed by everyone!!
GOD made another angle its not fair all the time but he is in a better place now looking down on all of you. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. We are all here for all of you <3 <3 Love Jessica , Chris and Layla
Marie Paparelli
March 27, 2015
Condolences to the family from Christine,Patrick,Anthony and JoAnn and Marie Paparelli
March 27, 2015
Missy, So sorry to hear about your dad. Take comfort that he is no longer suffering. You now have a very special angel. Love ya Lynn
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rose bellotti torres
March 26, 2015
i love and miss u jimmy gonna miss our times together you were always here for me just like i was always there for you happy you were u in my life for the last 16 years we will be together again someday i love you my sweet loving cousin left the family way to soon but i know you were suffering now all ur suffering is gone so let god and the angels take care of you always love you ur cousin rose
Shaunna Jaraczewski
March 26, 2015
Jimmy you will be missed so much
Jan Ortiz
March 26, 2015
Lisa, Missy, Jimbo and Ricky:
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Cancer is a terrible disease. Judy passed away with it a couple weeks ago. Just remember your Dad is no longer suffering.
lynn
March 26, 2015
Prayers sent to family and friends of Jim.
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