Raymond M. Pisanello

June 8, 1954 - October 20, 2020

Raymond M. Pisanello, 66, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 5:05 am at Community Care Center in Alliance, Ohio. Born on June 8, 1954 in Alliance, to Angelo and Mafalda (Cosimi) Pisanello, he lived in Alliance all of his life. A 1972 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Ray was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Raymond was formerly employed as a mechanic at Harley Davidson, welder at Morgan Engineering and retired from SES after more than 30 years of service. Ray and the Pisanello name is prominently known in the Alliance community for “Pisanello’s Pizza”, which was started in 1954 by the Pisanello family. Ray enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling to Italy, watching the Cleveland Browns and especially loved spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his three sons, Joseph (Brooke) Pisanello, Mark (Marissa) Pisanello and Brent (Katie) Barnes, all of Alliance; a daughter, Trisha (Bryan) Vance of Concord, OH; six grandchildren, Joslyn Barnes, Zellie Barnes, Grant Barnes, Clara Vance, Jack Vance and Stella Pisanello; and close friend, Lisa Bennett. Preceding him in death were his parents. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 11:00 am at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home, with Very Rev. Canon Matthew J. Mankowski, of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Aultman Alliance Hospice 2461 W. State St., Suite E Alliance, OH 44601. You are invited to view Ray's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.