First Posted: 1/13/2013

Samuel J. Paglianite, 88, of Pittston Township, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Mosser Nursing Home in Trexlertown, Pa.

Born in Pittston on Oct. 27, 1924, he was a son of the late Gregorio William Billy Paglianite and Anna Aruzzo Paglianite.

Samuel was a longtime resident of Pittston Township. He worked as a sales tax auditor and recently he worked as a member of the code-enforcement team for Pittston Township.

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He was preceded in death by his brothers Dominic Paglianite, West Pittston, and Frank Paglianite, Pittston Township; and nephew Christopher Glasgow, Pittston Township.

Surviving are his sisters, Carmela Paglianite Glasgow and Katherine Keenie Paglianite Salvo.

Samuel was the father of three children, grandfather of five and great-grandfather of one.

Samuel was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston. Samuel proudly served in the U.S. Army.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston. Interment was in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Township.

Arrangements are by the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.

Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.