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Allan DePastino

October 11, 1939 - August 07, 2017

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Obituary For Allan DePastino

October 11, 1939 - August 7, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 7, after almost 78 years of life. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Loretta, his brother, Ronald, and his wife, Bernice. Survived by sisters, Marlene and Carolyn, sons, Todd (Stephanie Ross) and Blake (Nancy), and grandchildren, Ellie, Libbie, Sofia, and Zane. We've lost a creative, joyful, and tenderhearted man with a disarming sense of humor and broad curiosity about the world. Raised in Wilkinsburg, Allan taught himself almost everything he knew, including his profession, Interior Design, and was working on Calculus from an old textbook in recent years. A meticulous craftsman and expert carpenter, he had savant-like perception of color and space and sketched as he thought. After grieving the loss of his beloved wife Bernice, Allan emerged from his workshop and discovered a new source of joy: people, including his friends at the JCC's exercise class and his special companion, Helen. We will celebrate Allan's life at noon on Saturday, August 19, in the Otterbein Room at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Rd., Bethel Park. Memorial donations may be directed to the Jewish Community Center, jccpgh.org, 345 Kane Blvd., Pgh, PA 15243 or to the Veterans Breakfast Club (Allan was a veteran of the Army National Guard), veteransbreakfastclub.com, 200 Magnolia Pl, Pgh, PA 15228. Arrangements made by John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227.

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  • December 11, 2019

    As my mentor, Uncle Allan, taught me space planning & design! I admired him for his devotion and love for his wife, my Aunt Bunny. His light was hidden under a bushel! I share in your sorrow, Todd & Blake. God bless you, Uncle Allan!

  • December 11, 2019

    Todd and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I am sure as a veteran he was very proud of the work you do to give voice to those who served. You have our thoughts and prayers. Colonel Esaias

  • December 11, 2019

    Condolences to the family, a big embrace to my friend Todd, Stefano Ballini, Florence, Italy

  • December 11, 2019

    Please accept our sympathies on the passing your father. Rest assured that we will remember him and your family in our prayers. Sincerely Clem & Pat Blazewick

  • December 11, 2019

    Such a good man and beloved Uncle. He will be greatly missed.

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