Stephen A. Piscitelli, Jr.
Stephen A. Piscitelli, Jr, a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, 74, of 3 Spring Street, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015, at his residence.
Born December 17, 1940 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Stephen A. and Josephine V. (Monago) Piscitelli, Sr.
On September 2, 1967 in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Lewis Run, he married Joan E. (Burdick) Piscitelli who survives.
A 1959 graduate of St. Bernard High School, he attended the University of Dayton and The Erie Business Center.
He enlisted in the US Army, on October 2, 1963, and was stationed at the Panama Canal during the Vietnam Era. He was honorably discharged on September 16, 1965.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, where he served on the Parish Council and the Finance Committee. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight, Past Grand Knight and Past Faithful Navigator.
He worked for Dresser Manufacturing for 6 years and then went to work for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in 1970 as a Sales Tax Auditor, where he retired in 2002. After retirement he worked for 10 years at H&R Block as a tax preparer.
He was past Northwest Regional Vice President of the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees (PARSE). He was a past president of the GGB PTO, served on the Bradford Community Soccer Club Board and served as president of both Owls and Lady Owls Basketball Booster Clubs. He also coached youth soccer and little league baseball. He was a member of the Eagle's Club, the Italian Club LaStella Lodge, and the "A Bunch of Friends" Relay for Life Team. He was a volunteer for AARP doing taxes at the McKean County Senior Centers.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Renee M. Confer, of Indianapolis, IN, Brian J. (Alyson) Piscitelli, of Bradford and Jill A. Piscitelli, of Indianapolis, IN; three grandchildren Cara N. Confer, Kamryn L. Piscitelli, and Gavin W. Piscitelli, one brother, Ronald J. (Kathy) Piscitelli, of Morrison, CO; several aunts and uncles; numerous cousins.
Friends are invited to call from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, March 19, 2015 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where a prayer service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, March 20, 2015 followed by a 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis of Assisi Church, with Rev. Stephen Collins, pastor as celebrant. Military Honors will be accorded after the mass at the church. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to St Francis of Assisi Church or the Oncology Department at BRMC or the charity of the donor's choice.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
I am sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a good friend and always a joy to talk with during our annual visit to Bradford. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve and his family.
— Joette Pascarella Knott
Our condolences to the family. We always enjoyed his smile and friendly greeting.
— tom and diane sheeley
Joan and family and Ronnie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Stephen was a good man...he enjoyed picking on me when he saw me...will miss that. I am sorry I was unable to attend the funeral service as I am out of town for a week. Please know you are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Stephen will be missed by many. Find peace in knowing he is with the Lord with no pain.
— Karla Leone
Joan and family and Ronnie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Stephen was a good man...he enjoyed picking on me when he saw me...will miss that. I am sorry I was unable to attend the funeral service as I am out of town for a week. Please know you are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Stephen will be missed by many. Find peace in knowing he is with the Lord with no pain.
— Karla Leone
Dear Renee and Family, My deepest sympathy for the passing of your father. Cherish your memories and have peace in knowing he is no longer suffering. God bless you all.
— Jackie Reynolds
Dear Joan and Family: We were so surprised to hear of Stephen's passing. As our pastor always says, "Heaven is not a consolation prize." He is now with all the Piscitellis that have gone before him. God bless you all as you treasure your memories.
— Chuck and Peggy Bidondo
Joan and family, there are truly no appropriate words - what a wonderful, kind man - you were so blessed as were all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. You (all) will be in my thoughts and prayers.
— Judi Bennett
Steve, what a wonderful man and Lewis Run kid! Deeply sorry for your loss
— Rich and Judy Campbell
Dear Renee and Family -
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy and prayers as you celebrate both Stephen's life and cherish your memories.
Sincerely,
Lucinda
— Lucinda Werling
You are all in our prayers. Steve was a wonderful man.
— Jack and Doris Stoddard
To all family of Steves. So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless.
— Larry and Suzie Fox
Renee Confer and family I am really saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept condolences on behalf of our family.
— Dilip
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Piscitelli's passing. I always enjoyed talking and visiting with him when I worked in Oncology. My sincere condolences are with your Family
— Christina Paul Cobb
WSe are so very sorry for your loss
— Leo and Barb Carney
Steve was a good friend to me and many others during our happy childhood in Lewis Run. My condolences to all who loved him.
— Joe Bennett
Steve was a good friend to me and many others during our happy childhood in Lewis Run. My condolences to all who loved him.
— Joe Bennett
Many fond classmate memories of Steve at St Bernard. My condolences and prayers to his family.
— Ted Viola
We are so saddened to learn of Steve's passing. He was very dear to all of us - we so enjoyed his cheerful approach to life - always with a smile. We prayerfully wish you serenity as you transition the days ahead as you hold to all of your wonderful memories of a great husband, father and friend.
— Dan and Chris Minich and family
Joan and family - we were saddened to learn about Stephen's passing. He was a fixture of the entire Piscitelli Family and no reunion will be the same without him. Please take time during these difficult days to cherish all of the wonderful memories he has left you with and hold them close to your heart. Our thoughts are with you. Love,
— Mary Margaret and Larry Mancino
To Steve's family there will always be fond memories of Steve and the others we grew up with in Lewis Run. Sorry for your loss and he will be in our prayers.
— Larry Vecellio
Joan and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Steve was such a nice man. We will miss him at Upbeat.
— Jim & Dianne Lapallo
So sorry to hear about your loss. Steve was one of the good guys.
— Tony Pascale
Joan, Brian and family, please accept our most sincere condolences. Steve was just a great guy. We'll miss his smiling face at all the sporting events. RIP Steve.
— Tim and Cherri Hayden
Joan and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time and loss of a wonderful and caring man. Steve will be missed and remembered by many.
— The Redington Family
Joan and family, we were sorry to hear of your loss. Stephen was a great guy who always had time to say "Hi". You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
— Denise and David Hale
Joan & Family, sorry to see of Steve's passing. Always such a nice man. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Alan & Marlene Ackley
— Marlene Ackley
Jill and family, I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
— Lynne (Graybill) Eschrich
Joan & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time. So glad we talked to Stephen a few weeks ago.
God Bless.
Bev and Terry Kinney
— Beverly and Terry Kinney
Renee & Family,
Please Accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences. My prayers to you and your family throughout this tough moment. May God continue to comfort you and grant you peace to celebrate his wonderful life.
Isang Jacob
— Isang Jacob