Robert Lewis “Pisky” Piscitelli, 83, of 33 Herman Avenue
passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Jones Memorial Hospital with his family
by his side, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born November 23,
1936 in Wellsville, the son of the late Glenn and Helen (Cardamone) Piscitelli.
On September 20, 1958 in Wellsville he married Barbara J. Lanphear who
survives.
Bob was a 1955 graduate of Wellsville High School, and
obtained his Barber License in Buffalo. He barbered in Wellsville for 63 years.
He had served as President of the Wellsville Midget Football
League, he coached the Wellsville, NY vs Wellsville, Ohio Midget League
football game for many years, and was an Assistant Coach for the Wellsville
Lions High School Football Team in the 1970's. He was an avid fan of the
Buffalo Bills, the New York Yankees, and attended all the Wellsville High
School games up until the time of his passing. He was a member of the
Wellsville Country Club for many years, Past President of the Men's Golf
League, and a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Church.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, taking trips to
the casino, watching, and attending many sporting events. He had a passion for
horse racing and had the honor of having a horse named after him “Piscitelli”
who ran in the Grey Goose Breeders Cup.
Surviving in addition to his loving wife of 61 years, are
three children, Debbie (Tom) Pinney, Lisa (Gary) Arnone, and Dean (Mary)
Piscitelli, six beloved grandchildren, Kristin and Salvatore Arnone, Shawn
(Jen) and Ryan (Randi) Pinney, Nate and Jon Piscitelli, six great
grandchildren, Gabriella and Gianni Arnone, Parker and Beau Pinney and Bailey
and Layla Tennis, a brother, William “Bill” Piscitelli, his in-laws, Beverly
Bennett, Nancy (Dick) Mills, Judi (Bill) Wiemann and several nieces, nephews
and cousins. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by a great grandson,
Salvatore Arnone, and a brother-in-law, Lance Bennett. He was blessed with
many, many close friends, neighbors, clients, and was a well-known pillar in
the community.
Friends are invited to “drive by” the family home on
Saturday, April 11, 2020, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. A memorial service will be
planned at a later date. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please
consider memorial donations to the “Joyce Family” Catholic Charities Food
Pantry & Outreach, 67 E. Pearl Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave
online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
