JOSEPH G. PILLA, age 82. Beloved husband of Mary Helen (nee Skelley), dearest father of Mary Lee Pilla (Mark Immormino), George (Linda), Helen Marie, Antoinette Byrne (Terrence), Teresa Vitale (Mark), Jo Marie Mascia, Joseph P. (Robin) and James G. (Gina); loving grandfather of 21; dear brother of Bishop Emeritus Anthony M. Pilla; dearest son of the late George and Libera (nee Nista). Mr. Pilla was a graduate of Cathedral Latin High School and John Carroll University. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving with the 11th Airborne Division and was the Chief Federal Probation Officer, U.S. Courts Fifth District. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Saturday December 17 at St. Philomena Church 13824 Euclid Ave. East Cleveland, Ohio 44112. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH) Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends at THE DiCICCO AND SONS FUNERAL HOME 5975 MAYFIELD RD. MAYFIELD HTS.,(at Lander Rd.) FRIDAY 3 TO 8 PM.
