Thomas M. Pizzuti
Thomas M. Pizzuti, 65, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021, in his home, with his family by his side.
He was born February 4, 1955, in Monaca, a son of the late John and Rose Guantonio Pizzuti.
Mr. Pizzuti was a graduate of Monaca High School, attended Penn State University for three years and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Youngstown State University in 1980. He lived the past 39 years in Canonsburg and had been a member of the St. Patrick worship site of St. Oscar Romero Parish. Mr. Pizzuti had been President and Director of Operations for his company, Aero National Inc., based at the Washington County Airport from 2007 until 2019. He had been employed with Zinc Corporation, the world’s largest producer of zinc products, in Monaca, from 1979 until 2009.
Tom was an avid aviator who flew privately and professionally from light single engine to business jets and was an ATP and a certified A & E aircraft mechanic. Tom built a Glasair I and Glasair III airplane and completed construction of two high performance experimental aircrafts. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Aircraft Owners Pilots Association.
Tom loved being with his grandson. He was an avid skier, scuba diver and enjoyed boating at his home in Key Largo, Florida.
On June 20, 1981, he married his devoted partner and wife, Michele A. Soski, who survives after 39 years of marriage. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved children, Anthony Pizzuti and his wife Katrina of Canonsburg; his daughter, Katie Bryan and her husband Jerry of Brentwood; a grandson, Anthony Kenyon Pizzuti; brother, John (Denise) Pizzuti of Broadview Heights, Ohio; sisters, Toni (George) Haller and Terri Burnett, both of Monaca; brother-in-law, Jack Patterson of Monaca; and several nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, is his sister, Rosemarie Patterson.
At Mr. Pizzuti’s request and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family visitation and Catholic Blessing Services are entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project. To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrfunerals.com.