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Robert J. Aiello

September 24, 1937 - November 28, 2018

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Obituary For Robert J. Aiello

September 24, 1937 - November 28, 2018

Robert J. Aiello Aged 81, died November 28, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA, after a brief illness.

Mr. Aiello was born September 24, 1937 in Sewickley, PA, the son of James V. and Christine (Knott) Aiello. A graduate of Ambridge, PA's St. Veronica High School, he graduated in 1960 from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh with a BA in Journalism. He also is a graduate of the program for Management Development at the Harvard Graduate School of Business. In 1965 Mr. Aiello joined the public relations department of Ketchum, MacLeod & Grove as an assistant account executive and retired 30 years later as a Senior Vice President of Ketchum Public Relations and Associate Director of the agency's Pittsburgh office. During this time, he was an active member of The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and president of the Pittsburgh Chapter; received the Cornelius McCarthy Award for Excellence in Journalism from his alma mater; and received The George Ketchum Medal, the highest employee honor awarded by Ketchum Communications. Mr. Aiello was cited for his years of exceptional service to the clients of Ketchum Public Relations and his manifold contributions to the advancement of the public relations profession. He was responsible for the largest public relations client in the Pittsburgh office, Mine Safety Appliances Company. He also developed and implemented exemplary programming for such major clients as H.J. Heinz, PPG, and Westinghouse. Upon his early retirement, Mr. Aiello became a published mystery novelist, writing three books. He was an accomplished skeet shooter and was well-known as an avid dog lover. He also pursued a life-long interest in mentalism, frequently performing before social clubs and at libraries throughout the region. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 35 years, Mary Beth (Dickson) Aiello and his beloved Golden Retriever Dylan. Family and friends are invited to celebrate a life well lived on Wednesday, December 12 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the John. F. Slater Funeral Home, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center's Animal Care and Assistance Fund, or The Duquesne University Journalism Department.

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  • December 11, 2019

    It really hurts me! My thoughts are with the bereaved!

  • December 11, 2019

    Mary Beth, I am SO sorry. May you find some peace. Will be thinking of you. Carolyn Fletcher.

  • December 11, 2019

    Iâ??m so sorry to hear this Mary Beth. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Iâ??m glad Dylan can be by your side and bring you comfort. Thinking of you.

  • December 11, 2019

    Mary Beth my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loving husband, you may not see him but he will always remain by your side, hang on to all those wonderful treasured memories that you both shared they will last forever in your hearts â?¥ï¸? â?¥ï¸? ð??¹ð??¹ May he RIP Kim Andelkovic from BP

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Mary Beth. He sounds like an amazing man. I am holding you in my heart in this terribly difficult time.

  • December 11, 2019

    So very sorry to hear about you husband. So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. John RIvera

  • December 11, 2019

    Iâ??m so sorry to learn the news of your husbandâ??s passing. My prayers are with you. Danny Head

  • December 11, 2019

    My sincere condolences for the loss of your husband. Prayers and hugs being sent to you and loved ones.

  • December 11, 2019

    So very sorry, Mary Beth - thinking of you.

  • December 11, 2019

    I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, Mary Beth. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Terry Cervi

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Mary Beth, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Robert. My thoughts are with you and your family. Please accept my most sincere condolences. Jean-Pierre

  • December 11, 2019

    Mary Beth, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved. My thoughts and prayers are with you, love Phyllis

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