Michael J. Pilato Jr., 63, of Scottdale, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at his residence. Mike was born July 1, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Michael J. and Wanda K. (Cichocki) Pilato, who passed away in 2001 and 2015 respectively. Mike was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a retired machinist at Duraloy Blaw-Knox of Scottdale where he worked for 30 plus years. Years ago, he was employed at Volkswagen of America and at Wayne Feeds. A member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist in Scottdale, he also was a graduate of Southmoreland High School, class of 1970, and the Pittsburgh Institute of Drafting. He held memberships at Scottdale Moose and Sons of Italy, Everson PAK, Hecla Sportsman's, Youngwood Moose, and the NRA. He enjoyed collecting stamps and coins, going to the casinos, hunting, and watching sports. Mike will be sadly missed by his loving family: his two children, Michael Pilato, of Scottdale, and Matthew Pilato and his wife, Amanda, of Mt. Pleasant; his three granddaughters, Kailyn, Aleshia and Elizabeth; his brother, Rich Pilato and his wife, Connie, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his nephew and nieces, Tim, Tricia and Crystal; his ex-wife, Bonnie Pilato; and his faithful canine, Sage. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Pilato, in 2002. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale (724-887-5300 / www.fergusonfunerals.com / GPS: N40 degrees 06.136, W79 degrees 35.278). Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel where parting prayers will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday followed by funeral mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist with the Rev. Andrew Kawecki as celebrant. Graveside committal service and interment will be in the church cemetery. Love Lasts Forever!