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Vincent J. "Vince" Pizzino, 92, Duncansville, passed away Saturday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank and Carmella (Rizzo) Pizzino.
On Sept. 3, 1960, he married Shirley J. Lepore. She preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 2018.
Vince is survived by two daughters, Angela (Mike) Reilly and Michele Pizzino; three grandchildren/stepgrandchildren: Steven (fiancee, Kristin Thompson) Harker, Lindsay (Matt) Martella and Michelle Reilly; and seven great-grandchildren/step-great-grandchildren: Luca and Rocco Harker, Mason, Camden and Roman Martella, Issac Benner and Averie Strahan.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel and Fiore "Babe" Pizzino.
Vince was a 1951 graduate of Altoona High School and served in the United States Army, where he was honorably discharged as a corporal. He later retired as a salesman for Wolf Furniture after 42 years of service.
He enjoyed hiking, hunting, sailing, woodworking and art. After retirement, he enjoyed taking care of his yard at the home that he built.
He was a member of the Bavarian Aid Society and an active member of St. Patrick's, Newry, where he served on the finance committee.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at the funeral home, with committal at Carson Valley Cemetery with full military honors.
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