"PASTOR P"...IMAGINE ME! BEING SAVED AND LED TO EL BETHEL OVER 25 YEARS AGO..YES,HE WAS MY PASTOR & FRIEND FOR A LONG TIME..SOON AND VERY SOON WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A GREAT MEAL AT THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB.MEANTIME,"LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS"
JoAnn Galasso.

I remember his quiet, secure and patient way.  He had zeal for God,  He taought well and had enthusiasm in preaching.  He never missed service for a cold.  He dressed like a band box.  He took the death of sis dorothy hard but now he is safe in arms of Jesus and completely healed.

April 10,2011

Marie and I were saddened today to hear of Peter's passing.  Thanks Terry for your call last week---it allowed me to make contact with your Dad.  Peter was my first mentor in ministry.  Serving along side  him at El-Bethel, Staten Island proved to be my most formative years.  Peter defined grace, gentleness, passion, integrity and Godly ministry.  He found great joy in seeing others develop in Christ.  His mark on our lives is deep and although he is with his Christ his impact will last a lifetime.  Our prayers and love are with all of you.

Doug and Marie Moore
Canada

I was very sad to hear about my former Pastor. He filled some big shoes at El Bethel in his own way. He was a great man with wonderful humility and dedication. Having lost my father, a son and a favorite uncle in the last two years or so i know the sense of loss the entire family is feeling. Elaine and the family have my sympathy. He is now at peace.

So many, many wonderful memories  of dear Pastor Pignaloso--or Pastor P as we young people called him. Always a smile and word of encourgement for his El Bethel flock. A true shepard. He married me, my siblings, my cousins, my friends. Always loved to see him in his Tux with a big smile as the weddings began. 
I will never, ever forget, the kindness, caring, prayers and comfort he brought our family when our Gail went home to the Lord at Chirsmas 1986. Pastor was was there for us for hours and days--he brought, with his quiet ways--God's shining Love to us in our darkest hours. 
I know Pastor is HOME IN GLORY. Oh Praise the Lord !! But for us left behind--FOR NOW--is it a time of grieving and sorrow. And rightly so...I pray, we pray, Our Lord Jesus will hold you in the palm of his nail scarred hands...Giving you only Peace that passes all understanding. 
Hearts and Prayers are with you Wallie, his loving wife, with Linda, Terri and Elaine and your families. Pastor P was so beloved. I am, we are so thankful he was our Pastor for so many, many years. 

Elaine Tengelsen
Bill and Lillian Tengelsen

What a precious man of God - Peter Pignaloso.  We were privileged to have him as our Pastor for many years at the El Bethel Assembly of God on Staten Island.   We remember his sweet spirit, loving nature, and caring ways.   Now he has been "promoted to glory" and is safe in the arms of Jesus - free from pain.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family who we love dearly.   Thanks for sharing him with us.

I,m sorry for your loss he was a great man . He  help all of us young people with our problems and his advice was always helpful god bless you  "CARL & MICHELE PARSONS" formly STATEN ISLANDER & el- bethel member.

I think I can speak for many, many people in saying that Pastor Pignaloso blessed and enriched my life.  A model of humility, Pastor shared the Gospel with a heart of love and compassion.  A true man of God.

So sorry to hear about your loss.  Lean on God during this difficult time and He will sustain you with His promise of ever lasting life.  Your husband, father, grandfather is in His loving arms without pain or suffering.

Mike, Chris and Renee Roberts

Promoted to Glory! We rejoice even as we pray that God will bring comfort to you all. Our beloved Pastor will be missed but, lovingly remembered until we see him again.

OBITUARY

Peter Pignaloso

April 14, 1930 – April 3, 2011

Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Funeral Home and Lake Worth Memory Gardens

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