Joseph Pantano Obituary
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Mr. Pantano was born February 13, 1932 in Orsigliadi, Ricadi, Calabria, Italy, a son of the late Antonio and Brigida (Vizzone) Pantano.
As a child of a WWI US Army Veteran, Joseph and his family left their home in Italy to begin the life his father created for them here in the US. After 36 years as proprietor of The Leaning Tower of Pizza in East York, Joseph enjoyed his passions for family, friends, real estate development, gardening and winemaking. He never tired of working hard. He loved life and fought the good fight each day.
Joseph was predeceased by his parents and his brother Louis Pantano.
Joseph is survived by his wife; children Brigida Shertzer (husband Mike), Mary Pivirotto (husband Mark) & Anthony Pantano (wife Lisa); grandchildren Jaclynn Psitos (husband George), Joseph Anstine (wife Jennifer), Patrick Anstine (wife Tiffanie), Alyssa Pivirotto, Adam Pivirotto (fiancée Monica), Daniel Pivirotto, Christopher Pantano & Gianna Pantano; great-grandchildren Olympia Psitos, Emmeleia Psitos and Harper Anstine
A viewing will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. 902 Mt. Rose Ave. A funeral rite will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church 251 E. Main Street, Dallastown, with Father Mark Weiss officiating. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church 251 E. Main Street, Dallastown.
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Angelina Garofalo
October 23, 2025
I just heard of Joe´s passing. I am so sorry your loss. My uncle Vito always spoke fondly of Joe and his family. Your family will remain in my prayers.
Renee Rockelman
October 3, 2025
Mary, I´m so very sorry !! I have such great memories of you and I at the pizza shop ordering a Pantano special !
I think of you often and still order them in there. I tell the new staff our story
Much love to you and your family .
Renee Rockelman Haines
Angela Pantano
September 24, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Cousins Luca, Maria and family
Choots Humphries
September 23, 2025
Tony,
So very sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know he was a bright light for you and your entire family.
Thinking of you and your family and hoping your time with loved ones and family can also include some laughter and wonderful stories remembering the wonderful man that was your father.
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