Here is a bit of information to consider. The first reading at tomorrow's commerative Mass at St. Joseph's for Mike Pignatiello is from the book of Jonah from the Bible. The correlation I drew from this story to the Mike Pignatiello I know is:
A. Where as Jonah's unselfish and courageous act was certainly a single grand event, Mike made a DAILY event of selfless and courageous acts toward his fellow man or woman.
B. Mike is actually the WHALE in this story....God's Enforcer..and Leader. Mike, a strong man of large frame could have easily imposed his will upon you by being physically intimidating. Rather, Mike's leadership was based on solid moral character and wisdom.
There was practically no problem Mike could'nt plot a victorious result to. As well as being able to master any wood or steel shaping machine. All of this and much more by God's good grace.
The PIGNATIELLO FAMILY would like to thank ALL who are writing sentiments, memories and stories for remembering and celebrating the soul of this great man.
Love you PoP!