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Esther Grace Pianalto

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Esther Grace (Marendo) Pianalto, 96, of Tontitown, went to be with her Lord on July 7, 2017. She was born on October, 9, 1920 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to Dominic and Helen Marendo. On July 30, 1946 she married the late Gile C. Pianalto. They were married for 46 wonderful years until his passing. Esther loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed her flowers and watching birds. Esther was of the Catholic faith and loved her church, St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tontitown. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late Gile C. Pianalto; her parents, Dominic and Helen Marendo; brothers, Pat Marendo, Mike Marendo and Sam Marendo; and one sister, Mary Fucci. Left to cherish Esther's memory are her sons, Joseph Pianalto and wife Tammy of Bedias, Texas, and John Pianalto and wife Gail of Bella Vista; grandchildren, Nancy, Rachele, James, and Ben; three great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; niecesm, Helene Newman, Cookie Gwant and many other nieces and nephews. Esther was a loving wife, daughter and mother who will be missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be from 5–6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tontitown. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tontitown. Esther's final resting place will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Please visit Esther's memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

Published July 11, 2017

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