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Michael R. Pitonyak

1961 - 2021

BORN

1961

DIED

2021

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John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home, Inc.

702 7th St

Trafford, Pennsylvania

Michael Pitonyak Obituary

Michael Robert "Chainsaw" Pitonyak, 60, of Jeannette passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021. Michael was born Jan. 23, 1961, in Jeannette, the son of the late George and Patricia (Burchell) Pitonyak. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, George Pitonyak. Michael is survived by his mother, Patricia; his children, Erwin, Michael, Anna and Emmalou; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Grace and Emma; and his sisters, Lisa, and Patty. Family and friends will be received Tuesday, March 30, 2021, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 702 7th St. (State Route 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. Additional visiting will be Wednesday, March 31 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. followed by interment at Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Westmoreland County Food Bank, 100 Devonshire Drive, Delmont, PA 15626. Visit www.dobrinickfhinc.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Mar. 29, 2021.

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Karen Raymaley

March 31, 2021

Patty and Lisa and Mike’s family , I am sorry for your loss. The Boxcar town friends !

Joe Yannuzzo

March 30, 2021

Mike was a good guy .He will be missed! Amen

Michael J. Cartwright

March 29, 2021

Buddy, It broke my heart to see this in the paper today. I hope that you are somewhere safe and warm. No worries, friend, I'll see you soon. Rest in peace.

Karen Rain

March 29, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Barry & Lisa Tocco

March 29, 2021

Our Deepest Sympathy. Our Hearts and Prayers to the family may Gods peace be with you today and in the coming days!

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702 7th St, Trafford, PA 15085

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702 7th St, Trafford, PA 15085

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