Joseph Samuel Pasqualini's Obituary
Joseph Samuel Pasqualini:
Age 28 (born March 2, 1988) of Sterling, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on December 18th, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA from complications of a Traumatic Brain Injury.
Son of James R Pasqualini of Pittsburgh, PA and Kelley A (Kovacs) Pasqualini of Erie, PA.
Brother of James J (Miranda) Pasqualini, Jenny M Pasqualini, Edward S Pasqualini, and Alex J Pasqualini, all from Sterling, VA.
Uncle of Caleb Pruett, Nadia Pruett, Jonah “Little Jo” Pasqualini, Holden Rodemoyer, Kayleigh Pasqualini, Breanna Pasqualini, Jessa Pasqualini, Pacey Behanna-Grove, Adalynn Behanna-Grove, and Kylie Dawson.
He was also a beloved nephew, cousin, and friend.
Joey was preceded in death by all 4 of his grandparents, and all his great-grandparents, who were waiting for him at the gates of Heaven.
Joey fought a daily battle of recovery for nearly 8 years after being hit by a drunk driver while walking on January 18th, 2009 and sustaining life threatening brain and spinal cord injuries. He was a warrior and his strength was an inspiration to all.
Joe graduated from the American International School in his favorite city of Vienna, Austria. Joe loved the Steelers, the Penguins, and the Pirates. He also loved spending quality time with his family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tues., December 20th from 2-4PM, 6-9PM, and Wed., December 21st from 12-2:30PM at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
Funeral Service will be held on Wed., December 21st, at 2:30PM at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Graveside burial, weather permitting, following the burial service.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at the BROUGHTON VOLUNTEER FIRE HALL, 1030 Cochrans Mill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236 at 4PM after the conclusion of the burial.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to honor Joey’s memory to the family PayPal account, [emailprotected].
Visitation:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 2-4 and 6 to 9 pm and Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 12 to 2:30 pm
Funeral Service:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 2:30 pm in the funeral home chapel
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