Monday, July 6, 1998

Frank D. Pianetti

Owned Monongahela City Taxi, retired from PennDOT

Frank Domenick Pianetti, 85, of Upper St. Clair, formerly of Monongahela, died Sunday, July 5, 1998, at Friendship Village Health Center of South Hills.

He was born October 4, 1912, in Monongahela, a son of Jack and Catherine Pesognelli Pianetti.

Mr. Pianetti spent most of his life on Third Avenue in Monongahela.

He was a former co-owner of the City Taxi in Monongahela. He retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Washington County, as assistant superintendent of highways, and was the former city chairman of the Democratic party.

In the 1930s, he played semi-pro football with the Monongahela Mohawks and also served with Company A from Monongahela, during World War II.

Mr. Pianetti was a member of St. Anthony Church in Monongahela.

Surviving are his daughter, Geraldine Williams of Upper St. Clair; two grandchildren, Paul S. Williams and Nancy M. O'Brokta; and three great-grandchildren.

Deceased are his wife, Marie Francesca Dusi Pianetti, who died April 3, 1997; and a grandson, John C. Williams Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Village Health Center, South Hills, 1230 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 or to the St. Anthony Memorial Fund, 225 Park Avenue, Monongahela, PA 15063.





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