Joseph Ralph Pietrobone Sr.

1932 - 2016

Joseph Ralph Pietrobone Sr. obituary, 1932-2016, Reading, PA

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Theo C. Auman, Inc.

247 Penn Street

Reading, Pennsylvania

Joseph Pietrobone Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 26, 2016.

Joseph Ralph Pietrobone, Sr., 84, of Reading, formerly of Mohnton, passed away peacefully in the Reading Hospital on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was the husband of the late Bernice M. (Podguski) Pietrobone.

Born in Reading on May 4, 1932, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Guisto) Pietrobone. He was employed with the former Teledyne-AMCO in Mohnton and the Garden State Tanning in Fleetwood.

Joe enjoyed watching a boxing match, going to Vegas with his daughter and playing Pinochle or BINGO. He loved watching football. When he was younger, he liked fishing with his son.

Surviving are two sons, Joseph R. Pietrobone, Jr. of Kutztown and Jason E. Pietrobone of Mohnton; three daughters, Joanne B. (Pietrobone) Spanier and her husband, John J. of West Lawn, Mary A. (Pietrobone) Zeigenfuse of Sinking Spring and Stephanie (Pietrobone) Manning and her husband, George of Mohnton; six grandchildren, Holly, Justin, Jennifer, Joseph III, April and Lydia; 10 great grandchildren; a brother, Ralph "Skip" Pietrobone of Mohnton and Joe's much loved cats, Shadow, Amelia and Squeaky.

He is predeceased by a brother, James Pietrobone; two sisters, Concetta (Pietrobone) Oxenreider and Carmella "Dolly" (Pietrobone) Roth and his companion of 14 years, Joan Engle.

Family and friends will be received in Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading, PA 19601 on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 12 to 1pm. Joe will be laid to rest in Gethsemane Cemetery, Reading.

Online condolences may be sent to www.theocauman.com

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April 8, 2018

joey casella

Remember Joey for playing Sand Lot Tackle football ( early 60's ) and singing with a group in a storefront at 6th & Perry at his mothers relatives( Guisto ) RIP

October 2, 2016

For Joe`s family....I am truly sorry to hear of your Dad`s passing, we lived next door to each other for many years in Mohnton. Having just lost my husband, Richard in May....I know what you are all going through. My son, Bill especially gives his condolences to his childhood friend, Jason. All the best to the family, Love, Lynne, Lorri and Bill Van Reed.

September 28, 2016

Kim Norquest

Uncle Skip and the rest of the Pietrobone family, you are truly in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim Swoyer-Norquest

September 28, 2016

To all my cousins, I am deeply sadden by Uncle Joe's passing. He was always a kind and generous man. I would always see him running he truly was an inspiration. He will be in heart and prayers.

Love
Marlene

September 27, 2016

Lester Reazor

Joanne and family, you have my deepest sympathy, I remember all the good times we had growing up.

September 27, 2016

Condolences from Mr. and Mrs. Larry Riegel and family.
Joe was Larry's uncle through marriage. Larry's mother was Jeanette Podguski , sister of Bernice. Our sons are Chris and Jan Riegel.

September 27, 2016

Mary Riegel

Condolences from Mr. and Mrs. Larry Riegel and family.
Joe was Larry's uncle through marriage. Larry's mother was Jeanette Podguski , sister of Bernice. Our sons are Chris and Jan Riegel.

September 27, 2016

Paul L Beavens Jr.

Accept my heartfelt condolences on Joe's passing. I remember hanging out with you all from the time you lived down on Woodland Ave. and remember Joe having live d up at the end of Dewey St., as well as him jogging through town. Be comforted in the fact he is at peace in Heaven, God bless and comfort you all

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