Gregory Pingitore, 59, of Sinking Spring, passed away Thursday, December 17, at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading. Reading on December 10, 1961, Gregory was born in Reading, a son of Alice (nee Feeney), Reading, and the late Francesco Pingitore.
He was the husband of Natalie L. (nee Kauffman) Pingitore, who survives him. A member of Zion Baptist Church Reading, PA. Greg worked in Maintenance at Wernersville State Hospital, retiring in 2015. He also worked as a truck driver for Penske for four years, last working on Wednesday.
In addition to his mother Alice and his wife, Natalie, Gregory is survived by a daughter, Danielle A. Pingitore, of Sinking Spring, PA; a son, Julian G. Pingitore, of Reading, PA; a stepson, Donald R. Walb, husband of Tatum Walb, of Mohnton, PA; and a stepdaughter Rachel N, wife of Christopher Borrelli of Wyomissing. Four sisters also survive Gregory, Carmen, wife of John Kosmerl of Muhlenberg Township, Maria, widow of Jimmy Lombardo, of Reading, Nina, wife of Steven Symons of Spring Township, Karla Pingitore, of Leesport, PA; and a brother, Frank Pingitore, of Hartly, Delaware.
Gregory's greatest joy was socializing and making people laugh. His family and friends meant the world to him, and he was continually communicating, as he lived to talk and tell stories. He loved to adventure and drive around in the Cadillac, or one of his many vehicles, in which he was very meticulous. Greg enjoyed cooking for family and friends and stopping into local restaurants during his travels. He was always having fun but was an incredibly hard-working entrepreneur. The Pingitore's had a family trash business started by Gregory's Grandfather with a wooden wagon and horse, Pingitore Trash Removal. The family business was eventually passed down to Greg's Dad, Francesco, and then onto Greg. "Your Trash Is Our Cash" was their motto and was well known throughout Berks County. Greg was also known for his pallets and being sighted driving around in one of his many trucks.
A Public Visitation will be held from 12 Noon to 1 PM on Wednesday, December 23, at Feeney Funeral Home in Reading, PA. Masks and Social Distancing are required. Attendance may be limited due to COVID 19 restrictions. A Religious Service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, December 23, at Feeney Funeral Home in Reading, PA. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading. Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.
