2019
Donald E. Pinto Sr. 1939 – 2019 Donald E. Pinto Sr., 80, of Whitesboro passed away on October 11th at the Siegenthaler Center, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Donald was born in Utica, NY on March 26th, 1939 the son of Walter and Stella (Krukar) Pinto. He graduated from UFA in 1957 and after proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1962 – 1968. Donald worked at UNIVAC, ICL, and finished out his career at PAR Technology. On August 28, 1965, he was united in marriage to Dolores Evolo at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, in Herkimer, a loving union of 54 years that blessed them with three children. In his younger years, Donald enjoyed playing pedal steel guitar in a local band called The Countrymen. During retirement, he and his wife enjoyed spending time frequenting local restaurant establishments. Donald enjoyed watching the Yankees, Westerns, and the Grand Ole Opry. Although Donald was a quiet man, he would engage in meaningful conversations with people he just met and was genuinely interested in other people’s lives. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Donald is survived by his devoted wife Dolores, son Donald Jr. of Floyd, and his children, Jessica and Jacob, daughter Lisa of Utica, and son David and his wife Jaime of Clifton Park and their children Gracelyn and Evelyn; brother-in-law Michael Evolo and his wife Dorothy, several nieces and one nephew, as well as many cousins. He also leaves behind close friends Danny and Marie Corleto. Donald was predeceased by his parents Walter and Stella (Krukar) Pinto, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Sam and Edith (Cassella) Evolo, and sister-in-law RoseMary Evolo. The family would like to thank Dr. Razia and the staff of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group for their exceptional care and compassion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 17th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church, Whitesboro. Interment will take place immediately following the Mass at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends are invited to call on the family on Wednesday, October 16th 4:00 – 7:00 at Dimbleby Funeral Homes Inc., 40 Main Street, Whitesboro. Memorial contributions can be made in Donald’s name to the American Cancer Society, 110 Lomond Ct, Utica, NY 13502 as well as to the National Kidney Foundation, 731 James St # 200, Syracuse, NY 13203. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald E Pinto Sr 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Holland Patent, state: New York