Gregory Ernest Pinelli

    Gregory Ernest Pinelli 61, of Bristol Borough passed away suddenly at home on Friday, March 10, 2017. Son of Ernest and Emily Pinelli, Greg graduated from Bristol Jr. Sr. High in 1973, where he stayed to teach and raise his family. Early in his tenure at Bristol High School Greg served as vice principal for a brief period of time before returning to the classroom where he worked as a Special Education teacher and Athletic Director.  After 35 years, Greg retired from teaching Special Education.  He continued his position as Athletic Director after retirement. His passion for sports and his dedication to student athletes is being honored March 23, 2017, where he was being named active President of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association and was slated to be the recipient of the NIAAA State Award of Merit; presented for his outstanding leadership and meritorious service and achievement in the vocation of interscholastic administration. Greg’s love for others started at home. His devoted wife of 35 years Lori, and five kids were his world. Anyone who had the chance to talk with Greg would have quickly learned about his daughter’s CrossFit gym, the ball he didn’t shank while golfing with his sons and the families weekly Wednesday pizza nights. He was proud of the life he created. His family, his town, his students all felt the passion with which he lived his life. Greg did not just go to work every day, he truly loved what he did.  He had this way of bettering others and would go above and beyond for all he came in contact with.  He was a great father, friend, teacher, coach and mentor.  He has touched the lives of many with his ability to provide hope and guidance.  His welcoming smile brightened the day for those that had the pleasure of knowing him. Greg was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Emily Pinelli; and will be greatly missed by his wife Lori Ann (Sterner) Pinelli, his children Stephanie Pinelli and her fiancé Kevin Larrisey, Gregory Pinelli, Matthew Pinelli, Michael Pinelli, and Anthony Pinelli; his brother John Pinelli and his wife Kathy; his nephews Christopher Pinelli and Michael Pinelli; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, colleagues, students and close friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday after 6pm, and Saturday, 10am-11am, at Galzerano Funeral Home, 3500 Bristol-Oxford Valley Road, Levittown, PA 19057, where a funeral service will begin at 11am. Interment will follow in Bristol Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Greg Pinelli Scholarship Fund, 344 McKinley Street, Bristol, PA 19007. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gregory Ernest Pinelli, please visit our flower store.