Aldo Al Pasquinelli

Aldo “Al” Pasquinelli, 90, of Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Bradford Manor.

Born June 2, 1932, in Kersey, he was the fourth son of the late Giovanni and Bruna (Bianucci) Pasquinelli.

Aldo attended Toby Elementary School and graduated from Kersey High School in 1951. During high school he was chosen to play baseball for the American Legion All Stars, which represent the best talent in the western half of Pennsylvania. After he graduated from high school, he played minor league baseball for the Detroit Tigers from 1951 to 1953. In 1953 he was drafted out of Professional Baseball into the United States Army to serve in Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1955.

Al resumed his education at Lock Haven College in 1956 on the GI Bill and graduated in 1960 with a degree in Education. After graduating he taught for two years at St. Mary’s High School. In 1962 he relocated to Bradford and taught Physical Education for the Bradford Area High School. While teaching he was also the Basketball Coach in the late 1960’s and early 1960’s. During that time, he coached three consecutive seasons of undefeated basketball, a total of 53 games. Al retired from the school district in 1989. During his career he obtained his master’s degree from St. Bonaventure.

On June 30, 1956, in St Boniface Church in Kersey, he married Geraldine (Falcettoni) Pasquinelli who preceded him in death on February 11, 1990.

Al was a member of St. Bernard Church, American Legion, Pine Acres Country Club, Upbeat at BRMC, the US Golf Association and he was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.

Surviving is his girlfriend of over 30 years Mary Sue Yablonski, of Bradford, eight nieces and nephews whom he was very proud of; Patricia “Tish” (Pierre Pontzer) Pasquinelli of Kersey, Linda (Fran) Foradori, of Brockway, Brenda Hammer, of Hummelstown, Sandra (David) DeFazio, of Lewiston NY, Brent (Cindy) Pasquinelli, of State College, John (Stephanie Houck) Pivetta, of Albion, Bob Pivetta, of Erie, and Jeanne Pivetta, of Erie, several grand nieces and nephews, and a dear family friend Jean Ross.

Aldo was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers, Leno, Nello, Antonio “Tony”, and Etole “Doc” Pasquinelli, one nephew John Gary Pasquinelli, and one grandnephew, David Pasquinelli.
 

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday October 25, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting as celebrant. Following the Mass Military Honor’s by members of the United States Army and the Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford, will be accorded at St. Bernard Mausoleum.

 
Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to St. Bernard Church, Upbeat @ BRMC, No Feline Left Behind, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com