Simon Phillip Pilato, of New Springville, Staten Island passed away on March 30, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, he was a devoted husband of 62 years to the late Rose Pilato, caring for her at home for eight years, until her battle with Alzheimer's ended. An army veteran of WW II, he was a philatelist since the age of nine and loved to watch western movies and TV shows. He is survived by his eight children Michelle, Michael, Joseph, Ann, Anthony, Gerald, Vincent and Susan; twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and expecting another to join the family next month.
In lieu of flowers, Simon would have preferred a donation be made to Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust (dav.org). This charity has a five-star rating and spends 97% on direct aid to wounded veterans.
Simon's family thanks you for your friendship and sympathies at this time of loss.