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Ronald F. Pillo

June 27, 1932 — December 14, 2018

  Ronald F. Pillo, 86 of Pottsville, died Friday at the Gardens at York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville.

  He was born June 27, 1932 in Brockton a son of the late Michael and Edith Fabrizio Pillo.

  He was a graduate of Tamaqua High School.

  He was a Navy veteran having served during the Korean War.

  Early in his life Ron was a barber for a short period of time and was later employed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, retiring as a General Manger.

  Ron was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville and the church’s Holy Name Society and the American Legion Post # 0114 Middleport.

  Throughout his life Ron enjoyed golfing and baseball and loved to attend activates his grandchildren were involved with.

  He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Joan Balsama, Lucille Starkey; a brother, Michael Pillo; a step-son David Zanis. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Delpais Pillo; a step-son, Stephen Zanis and his wife Christine, Pottsville; a sister, Theresa Procacci, Cherry Hill, NJ; 5 step-grandchildren; Nieces and nephews.

  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11AM from St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9:30AM until the time of mass. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA 17110. Interment with military honors will be held at St. Jerome Cemetery, Tamaqua. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

  Please share your memories and condolences with Ron’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com

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Friday, December 21, 2018

9:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

319 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, December 21, 2018

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St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

319 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901

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Interment with Military Honors

Friday, December 21, 2018

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St. Jerome Cemetery

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