Anthony J. Pantanella

Age, 82 of Castle Shannon, on Monday, March 30, 2015. Beloved husband of Maureen (DeSensi) and the late Donna (Gregg); devoted father of Anthony (Jing qi), Cynthia Pagesh (Ray Gintner), Richard, and Joseph (Jackie); stepfather of Vincent (Jaime) DeSensi; loving grandfather of  Nicholas (Angela), Vincent, Adrienne and Joseph Pantanella: Philip & Donna Kyler, Jakeb Pagesh; great grandfather of Kyrie, Autumn and Taryn Pantanella, uncle of Linda (Guy) Matola, Joseph Colizoli and there families. Anthony was a letter carrier for more than 30 years after holding several  other jobs. He began doing pyrotechnics with Lisbon Fireworks Company in Ohio and for Zambelli in New Castle. Tony was a Korean War veteran, member of the American Legion Post 490 for more than 38 years and member of the PGI. He was also involved in the making of the original Night of the Living Dead and several other George Romero films. He will be missed at the Living Dead festival in Evans City that he attended faithfully. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 1008 Castle Shannon Blvd., Castle Shannon WEDNESDAY 4-8 PM. Blessing Service in the funeral home Thursday morning at 9 o’clock.  Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pgh. PA 15243

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