Joseph F. Pisano, 92, of Pittston Township, passed away at home Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Born in Pittston on May 10, 1926, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Musto Pisano.
He was a graduate of Pittston High School and served in the US Navy. He was employed as a cutting room foreman in the local garment industry until his retirement.
He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed teasing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was known for his sense of humor and love of his family. He was an avid football fan.
He was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Blanche DeBiase Pisano in 2013; grandson Kevin Milewski; son-in-law Karol Szumski; sisters Josephine Reich, Lucy Majewski, and Angeline Pisano; brothers Phillip Pisano, Samuel Pisano, and Anthony Pisano.
Surviving are his daughters Mary Ellen Milewski and her husband John, Moosic; Janice Szumski Evanchick and her husband John, Dupont; and Sharon Mayerski and her husband Michael Navich, Plains; grandchildren Mary Ann Klemish and her husband Robert, Moosic; Christopher Milewski and his wife Erin, Harrisburg; Renee Frank and her husband Brian, Roaring Brook; Jessica Szumski and Nicole Mayerski; 4 great-grandchildren; sister Marion Skwiat and her husband Ted, NJ.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 9:30am in St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St. Casimir’s Cemetery, Pittston. Arrangements are entrusted to Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston.