John Pirillo Jr.
John Pirillo Jr., 92, of Avella, died Friday, July 20, 2018, in his home.
He was born October 12, 1925, in Avella, a son of the late John Pirillo Sr. and Susie Pascuzzi Pirillo.
Mr. Pirillo was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
For more than 30 years, he worked as a crane operator for Climax Molybdenum Co.
He was a member of American Legion Post 643, Avella, and Avella Sportsmen’s Club.
John loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and all sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.
In June 1949, he married Norma Jean Phillips, who died November 14, 1989.
Surviving are a son, John (Sandy) Pirillo of Avella; a daughter, Beverly (James) Dellaria of Washington; two sisters, Violet Hines of Washington and Mary (Ron) Kovach of La Porte, Ind.; four grandchildren, Melissa, JoAnn, John and James; and seven great-grandchildren, Amanda, Madelyn, Anthony, Jace, Giovanni, Jamie and Kaitlyn.
Deceased are five brothers, Frank, Pete, James, Nick and Patsy Pirillo, and two sisters, Catherine and Dolly.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25. Burial will follow in Independence Cemetery, Avella, with military rites accorded graveside by Avella American Legion Post 643, Avella.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Avella Sportsmen’s Club, P.O. Box 155, Avella, PA 15312.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.